Remember that a few years ago, when movie fans shared a collective breath, it was really weird news that independent dear Greta Gerwig was going to be Barbie Movie? This is the same feeling. We already know Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya Black Panther and go outwill participate in Mattel's large screen Barney Adaptation; He has been involved since 2019. But the latest name for boarding makes us even more interested: Ayo Edebiri Bear,,,,, bottomand Inside Out 2.
Oh, too Barney Will it become an A24 movie? I love you, you love me, You have my attention. According to a press release shared today, Edebiri is not only working with Kaluuya in the live-action movie, but also writing scripts. The film is a joint production of Mattel movies, Kaluuya's 59% production and A24.
In addition to Ediberi joining the Purple Dinosaur team Barney and friends Ended in 2010), and promised “Mattel Film’s vision is to work with leading filmmakers to produce great movies under our iconic brand that will resonate with culture and attract global audiences.”
So far, Gerwig seems reluctant to follow up on a billion dollars Barbieit seems that the company may see Barney Another way to reach a critical optimal position and Box office success. While there are no details about Edebiri's script, we do know that she has a strong background in comedy writing (her kindness includes the “private school” plot of brain fusion What we do in the shadows).
Over the years, we've had some bread crumbs Barneythough Edebiri will certainly bring its own stamps. In 2019,BarbieKaluuya noted: “Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, and then he disappeared into the shadows and was misunderstood. We were delighted to explore this fascinating modern hero, Check out whether his message “I love you, you love me” can be tested by time.”
Then, in 2023,BarbieMattel's CEO promised: “It won't be a weird movie. I can tell you that we're taking a new approach that will be fun, entertaining and culturally oriented.” Curious The statement comes months after Mattel executives teased. Barney Will “incline to “incline to millennial anxiety” that these properties will “focus on certain trials and ordeals in their thirties, with Barney growing up – just a level of uneasiness within a generation” and with more Meta comparison, surreal and imaginative films It's John Markovic or adapt.
or… Barbie? When hasn't any news yet Barney May be in the theater, but we hope it's “strange” and “Fun, entertaining and culturally oriented.” What do you think of this latest idea? Barney develop?
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