The development of the Barbie sequel is encountering setbacks as contract discussions with key talent proceed. Negotiations with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, alongside director Greta Gerwig, are crucial to finalize. With Gosling demanding $20 million and his role in Ghost Rider creating complications, studio executives assert they’ve made generous offers, yet CEO David Zaslav reportedly dismissed them. Mattel aims for active progress, resisting any delay on the project.