Bridgerton Creators Announce New Barbie Documentary for Netflix

Black Barbie: A Groundbreaking Documentary

The creators of the hit series Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, have exciting news for Barbie fans. They have teamed up to produce a new documentary about the iconic doll titled Black Barbie.

Exploring Barbie's Evolution

Directed by Lagueria Davis, Black Barbie will shed light on the story of the first-ever Black Barbie doll and the significant impact that three Black women working at Mattel had on the doll's evolution. This documentary aims to uncover the untold story behind the beloved toy.

Netflix's Announcement

Netflix took to Twitter to announce the upcoming documentary, stating, "Black Barbie – a new documentary executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers and directed by Lagueria Davis – tells the story of the first Black Barbie and the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Coming soon to Netflix!"

Anticipation and Excitement

Fans of both Bridgerton and Barbie expressed their excitement for the documentary. Many are eagerly looking forward to watching this groundbreaking film, with one fan even stating, "Saw this at a film festival this past summer in OKC. Soooo good!"

Following the Barbie Trend

Netflix's decision to produce a Barbie documentary comes as no surprise, considering the success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie. The film surpassed $1 billion at the box office shortly after its release, breaking multiple records along the way. It became the highest-grossing film made by a female director and Warner Bros' highest-grossing film in the US.

Release Date Yet to be Confirmed

While fans eagerly await the release of Black Barbie, the exact dates have yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project from the brilliant minds behind Bridgerton.