Actor Simu Liu waxed entire body for 'Barbie' movie: 'One of the most painful experiences of my life'

Simu Liu has not revealed what character he is playing in 'Barbie' directed by Greta Gerwig. Photo: Simu Liu/Instagram

Life in plastic, it's fantastic ... and also painful according to Simu Liu who stars in the new Barbie movie.

In a new interview with Britain's The Independent, the Canadian actor revealed that he had to wax his entire body to achieve that plastic look for the upcoming Barbie movie.