Amy Schumer exits Barbie movie

Los Angeles March 24 (IANS) Actress Amy Schumer has left the film Barbie over a scheduling conflict.

Sadly I m no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts. The film has so much promise and Sony and Mattel have been great partners. I m bummed but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen Schumer told variety.com.

The big screen adaptation of Mattel s iconic toy line was expected to start production on June 23 but Schumer s busy schedule includes a lengthy promotional tour for her new comedy Snatched which opens in May as well as an upcoming shoot for Rebecca Miller s She Came to Me.

We respect and support Amy s decision. We look forward to bringing Barbie to the world and sharing updates on casting and filmmakers soon a spokesperson for Sony said.

Barbie is said to be in the vein of Splash Enchanted and Big.

The main character in the film gets kicked out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough and lands in a real-world adventure.

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