EXCLUSIVE: Dua Lipa is set to record the theme song for the live-action Barbie film… as first look snap reveals she will also star as a mermaid version of the iconic doll
Dua Lipa has another exciting project in the works as she is set to record the theme song for the hotly-anticipated Barbie movie.
Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie film will see Margot Robbie take on the role of the iconic doll while Ryan Gosling will star as Ken.
And MailOnline can reveal that singer Dua, 27, will also be involved in the project as she will be releasing a hit that has been written especially for the movie.
As well as writing the theme song for the star-studded epic, Dua will also star as a mermaid version of Barbie, with a first-look snap showing her in costume.
Impressive: Dua Lipa has another exciting project in the works as she is set to record the theme song for the hotly-anticipated Barbie movie
It’s fantastic! As well as writing the theme song for the star-studded epic, Dua will also star as a mermaid version of Barbie, with a first-look snap showing her in costume
While the news was well-received by many eager fans, many were angry that the 1997 chart-topping tune Barbie Girl by Aqua wasn’t being used, while others called for Britney Spears to be the singer of the theme tune.
A spokeswoman for Dua declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.
As well as writing a pop anthem for the live action film, Dua is also set to star as a Barbie doll, alongside Margot as the leading version of the character.
A first-look snap shared to the Barbie movie’s official Instagram page showed Dua dressed as a mermaid version of the iconic Mattel doll.
The Levitating hitmaker showed doff her incredible figure in a shimmering blue bralet and matching skirt as she embodied a mermaid.
She accessorised her sensational look with a beaded necklace and hoop earrings, while she opted for a blue eyeshadow palette.
Dua sported a vibrant blue wig which cascaded across her shoulders in glamorous waves to complete the look.
Alongside the snap, her role was revealed in a caption, which read: ‘Dua Lipa. This Barbie is a mermaid.’
Speculation about Dua’s involvement in the project was first teased when the official Instagram for the film was launched.
The account followed 15 people involved with the movie, including Dua, which prompted speculation that she would appear.
Her break into acting comes after Dua became a household name in 2018 when her single, One Kiss, topped charts around the world.
A year later, she won the Brit Award for Song of the Year and scooped best new artist and best dance recording prizes at the Grammys.
Last year, it was revealed she had left her management company TaP music and is now managed by her father, Dukagjin.
