Robert Rodriguez's Barbarella in trouble with Rose McGowan's casting?

The NY Observer is reporting that Universal Studios has backed out of Robert Rodriguez's Barbarella.as a result of t his fiance, Rose McGowan's casting. The film will be financed solely by independent backers reports Perez Hilton

Rodriguez denies that Rose's casting had anything to do with Universal losing interest in the film. Instead, he says it all had to do with money.

"Universal had initially signed on for $60 million," says Robert. "But then when we were done with the script it wound up at closer to $82 million."

"They said, 'What are we looking at?' " Mr. Rodriguez said.

"She looks fantastic in the role... She was perfect for this part. She just has that daring look, a sort of classic sexiness that is also kind of futuristic."

Sources close to the film says.

“It’s sort of embarrassing for everyone involved,� says an insider. “No one thinks Rose can carry the movie, but Robert won’t listen.�

By Fabien Montique posted time [ 5:24 AM]