"Barbie's Oscar Bid Shifts to Adapted Screenplay Amid Category Controversy"

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," originally campaigned as an original screenplay, has been reclassified by the Academy's Writers Branch as an adapted screenplay. This decision diverges from the Writers Guild of America's designation of the film as original, which will remain for the WGA Awards. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, explores Barbie's identity crisis. Gerwig, a three-time Oscar nominee, could face stiff competition in the adapted category from other notable films. Despite this shift, "Barbie" has received significant recognition, tying for the second-most nominations at the Golden Globes.