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Matt Bomer Was Circling Playing a Ken in ‘Barbie,’ but Turned It Down for ‘Maestro’: It ‘Wouldn’t Have Been the Same Experience’ if I Tried to Do Both

Matt Bomer, star of 'Mid-Century Modern,' says he turned down 'Barbie' because he wanted to focus on Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro.'

Matt Bomer could’ve appeared in not just one, but two Oscar best picture nominees in 2023 had he decided he had ken-ough time between “ Maestro ” and “Barbie.” The “Mid-Century Modern” star has previously shared that he had auditioned to play one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster comedy, but eventually exited talks to spend time with his family. Speaking with Business Insider, the actor reveals that he also decided to step away from “Barbie” to have more time to focus on Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro.” Variety chief TV critic Aramide Tinubu praised the series, writing that it “offers more than a few laugh-out-loud moments, a new portrayal of golden-age friendships and some genuinely delightful guest stars.

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