Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImageSimu Liureceived the full makeover treatment for next year’sBarbiemovie – and says it was a learning experience he’ll never forget.The Marvel actor, 33, revealed he waxed his entire body for the Warner Bros. film, calling it “one of the most painful experiences” of his life in his recent interview withThe Independent.“Waxing has been an education to say the least,” Liu told the outlet.“It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.“Liu stars in the movie alongsideMargot Robbie, who plays the movie’s iconic doll character. Though the actor’s role in the movie remains unknown, the added information is leading fans to believe he’ll be portraying one of the Ken dolls.He joinsRyan Gosling, who’s stepping in to play Ken, andAmerica Ferreraamong the cast.Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.TheShang-Chistar previously said that heagreed to join the castafter his agent personally vouched for the film, saying it had one of the best scripts he’s ever read.“He literally said this verbatim,” Liu toldBritish GQlast month. “He was like, ‘If I could stake my career on any one script, it’s theBarbiescript. I really think you should do it.'“Liu went on to share he felt his experience on a college dance team somehow made the difference in his audition and helped him land the role in directorGreta Gerwig’smovie.RELATED VIDEO: Simu Liu Is All Grown Up! The Star Details Rescuing Ducklings at 10 with His Dad: “It Was the Best"“Greta was talking about how much she loved watching men dance, because it’s such an expression of artistry you’re not used to seeing from typical men,” Liu recalled of the moment he told her about his past experience.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“She audibly guffawed, she giggle-screamed – and then I got the part,” he concluded.
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Simu Liureceived the full makeover treatment for next year’sBarbiemovie – and says it was a learning experience he’ll never forget.The Marvel actor, 33, revealed he waxed his entire body for the Warner Bros. film, calling it “one of the most painful experiences” of his life in his recent interview withThe Independent.“Waxing has been an education to say the least,” Liu told the outlet.“It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.“Liu stars in the movie alongsideMargot Robbie, who plays the movie’s iconic doll character. Though the actor’s role in the movie remains unknown, the added information is leading fans to believe he’ll be portraying one of the Ken dolls.He joinsRyan Gosling, who’s stepping in to play Ken, andAmerica Ferreraamong the cast.Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.TheShang-Chistar previously said that heagreed to join the castafter his agent personally vouched for the film, saying it had one of the best scripts he’s ever read.“He literally said this verbatim,” Liu toldBritish GQlast month. “He was like, ‘If I could stake my career on any one script, it’s theBarbiescript. I really think you should do it.'“Liu went on to share he felt his experience on a college dance team somehow made the difference in his audition and helped him land the role in directorGreta Gerwig’smovie.RELATED VIDEO: Simu Liu Is All Grown Up! The Star Details Rescuing Ducklings at 10 with His Dad: “It Was the Best"“Greta was talking about how much she loved watching men dance, because it’s such an expression of artistry you’re not used to seeing from typical men,” Liu recalled of the moment he told her about his past experience.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“She audibly guffawed, she giggle-screamed – and then I got the part,” he concluded.
Simu Liureceived the full makeover treatment for next year’sBarbiemovie – and says it was a learning experience he’ll never forget.
The Marvel actor, 33, revealed he waxed his entire body for the Warner Bros. film, calling it “one of the most painful experiences” of his life in his recent interview withThe Independent.
“Waxing has been an education to say the least,” Liu told the outlet.
“It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.”
Liu stars in the movie alongsideMargot Robbie, who plays the movie’s iconic doll character. Though the actor’s role in the movie remains unknown, the added information is leading fans to believe he’ll be portraying one of the Ken dolls.
He joinsRyan Gosling, who’s stepping in to play Ken, andAmerica Ferreraamong the cast.
Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.
TheShang-Chistar previously said that heagreed to join the castafter his agent personally vouched for the film, saying it had one of the best scripts he’s ever read.
“He literally said this verbatim,” Liu toldBritish GQlast month. “He was like, ‘If I could stake my career on any one script, it’s theBarbiescript. I really think you should do it.'”
Liu went on to share he felt his experience on a college dance team somehow made the difference in his audition and helped him land the role in directorGreta Gerwig’smovie.
RELATED VIDEO: Simu Liu Is All Grown Up! The Star Details Rescuing Ducklings at 10 with His Dad: “It Was the Best”
“Greta was talking about how much she loved watching men dance, because it’s such an expression of artistry you’re not used to seeing from typical men,” Liu recalled of the moment he told her about his past experience.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“She audibly guffawed, she giggle-screamed – and then I got the part,” he concluded.
source: people.com
