Margot Robbie attended the Once Upon a Time In Hollywood premier this week, where she talked about her next role as Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s new film.

Explaining why she thinks the film is so important right now, she told Variety: “I think it’s a great opportunity to put some positivity out in the world and a change to be aspirational for younger kids.”

She previously told the magazine: “Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery. Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president.”

As Barbie has had a feminist transformation over recent years, we have high hopes. The hijab-wearing Barbie, wheelchair-using Barbie and astronaut Barbie have all been released within the last year alone. This classic childhood doll is finally becoming a more inclusive toy for girls with its diverse range.

So the fact that Robbie is producing the film while Ladybird’s Greta Gerwig is writing it has made us very excited.

Margot Robbie explains the importance of the new Barbie film, and we’re into it