John Cena is ready to headline Matchbox, a live-action movie primarily based on the enduring Mattel automobile toyline. Apple Unique Movies has acquired the venture, which is being developed by Skydance and Mattel Movies. Sam Hargrave, identified for guiding the Extraction films, will direct the function.
The screenplay is penned by David Coggeshall, who wrote The Household Plan for Apple, and Jonathan Tropper, identified for The Adam Venture. Whereas plot particulars are being saved underneath wraps, the movie marks the primary time Matchbox has been tailored for the massive display screen, at the same time as Mattel’s different automobile model, Scorching Wheels, has been in Hollywood’s sights for years.
Matchbox was initially created in 1953 and purchased by Mattel in 1997. The model originated when automotive fanatic Jack Odell designed a small automobile that would slot in a matchbox for his daughter to take to high school. This modern thought led to the creation of a toy model that has turn into a beloved traditional.
Producing the movie are Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger, together with Robbie Brenner for Mattel Movies. The venture provides to the rising listing of Skydance-Apple collaborations, together with the upcoming journey film The Gorge and Fountain of Youth, directed by Man Ritchie.
Cena additionally lately starred in Amazon’s Jackpot and is at the moment filming season two of Peacemaker.
Printed – September 18, 2024 01:29 pm IST