The internet is once again exploding with negativity, this time criticizing Amy Schumer‘s potential casting in a live-action “Barbie” film for Sony.
“If Barbie became obese and heinous to men, Amy Schumer is perfect,” tweeted one user.
“Barbie?? Better lose a lot of weight for that role!” tweeted another.
The movie is the first-ever live-action adaptation of the popular toy. It will follow the title character as she gets kicked out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough and ends up in the real world. The PG-rated movie is expected to hit theaters in the summer of 2018.
Hilary Winston came up with the story and wrote the screenplay, but Schumer and her sister, Kim Caramele, are expected to rewrite. The film does not yet have a director attached.
Some fans were quick to rush to Schumer’s defense, however,
https://twitter.com/DarciMonet/status/804791268140204032
To the people angry about Amy Schumer playing Barbie in a live action film, for being "plus size" go fuck yourselves lol
— Wisdom Giver (@Geier18) December 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/dboxw1/status/804793890343710720
Schumer has responded to fat-shaming trolls in the past. In March, Schumer posted a swimsuit picture on Instagram in an effort to bait and then lambaste body shamers.
“I meant to write ‘good morning trolls!’” she wrote. “I hope you find some joy in your lives today in a human interaction and not just in writing unkind things to a stranger you’ve never met who triggers something in you that makes you feel powerless and alone. This is how I look. I feel happy. I think I look strong and healthy and also like miss trunchbull from Matilda.”
See the backlash below.
https://twitter.com/anglo1066/status/804790484203872256
https://twitter.com/abitofbrittUS/status/804790919903858688
Amy Schumer's in talks to start in a Barbie movie. It's like the writers of 2016 have killed themselves and the apes are running things now
— William Bruce West (@williambwest) December 2, 2016
Amy Schumer is in talks to play Barbie… pic.twitter.com/svULmHVzHr
— I'm here for the memes mostly? ? (@edd_gosbender) December 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/DavidHase1/status/804792753997680640
https://twitter.com/TheVineyardGuy/status/804790657457922048
LMMFAO. Someone put a bullet in 2016. It's tripping balls.
Amy Schumer Playing ‘Barbie’ https://t.co/RCLwOfbT9E via @deadline
— lauren w. (@iamlaurenp) December 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/SethAMandel/status/804782863933722624
Amy Schumer is to Barbie what Michael Moore is to GI Joe.
— ???????? ? (@melifix) December 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/EroSennin2112/status/804787508592648193
https://twitter.com/LilMissRightie/status/804785238899589121
Would rather see Amy Schumer in Garbage Pail Kids: Where Are They Now? No shade, I really want to see that. https://t.co/uzPgV1s5Nu
— Ted (@heytedhey) December 2, 2016