Alan is gay

The Barbie movie from Greta Gerwig has hit theaters and Michael Cera plays a character named Allan. Some people think that Allan could be a gay character and we're here to investigate.

His look, coupled with his initial dedication to Ken, makes one thing painfully clear: Allan is Barbie Land’s resident gay. And in a film that ultimately hinges on an old-school battle of the sexes, his placement within the larger gender hierarchy presents a refreshing complication.