Amy Schumer Pulls Out of Barbie Film

We’re trying hard to not make a joke with this one… Amy Schumer has pulled out of starring in the forthcoming Barbie film citing “scheduling conflicts”.

The 35-year-old actress was set to star as a character expelled from Barbieland for failing to live up to the perfection expected of its residents in the Sony and Mattel production, which is expected to be released in 2018, but she has been forced to pull out because of other commitments, which has left her feeling “bummed”.

In a statement, she said: “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.”

The Trainwreck star and her sister, Inside Amy Schumer producer Kim Caramele, were tasked with helping to rewrite the script.

In her brief time working on the film based on the popular Mattel doll franchise, Amy was subjected to abuse by trolls, but took it in her stride and thanked those who attacked her casting for proving she is a “great” choice.

Taking to Instagram in December, Amy wrote a lengthy post detailing how the criticism only helped to prove she is a “great choice” for the role.

Very very honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys and to be considered to play an important and evolving icon. Is it fat shaming if you know you're not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don't think so. I am strong and proud of how I live my life and say what I mean and fight for what I believe in and I have a blast doing it with the people I love. Where's the shame? It's not there. It's an illusion. When I look in the mirror I know who I am. Im a great friend, sister, daughter and girlfriend. I'm a badass comic headlining arenas all over the world and making tv and movies and writing books where I lay it all out there and I'm fearless like you can be. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice. It's that kind of response that let's you know something's wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can't hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example. "I say if I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will" #thegirlwiththelowerbacktattoo

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She wrote alongside a photo of herself in a bathing suit: “Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice. It’s that kind of response that let’s you know something’s wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can’t hear them because we are getting s**t done. I am proud to lead by example. I say if I’m beautiful, I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. I will #thegirlwiththelowerbacktattoo (sic)”

A replacement for Amy is yet to be announced.