Margot Robbie produced the Barbie film and cast herself rather than auditioning, but the decisive move was telling Greta Gerwig she'd be happy just producing without acting in it. That genuine offer to walk away made the director insist on writing the part specifically for her. Wanting the role less desperately is exactly what made others want her in it more.
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