Black Panther alum Danai Gurira has formally signed on to affix the Matchbox forged for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Mattel Movies’ real-world die-cast automotive toy line of the identical title. In the mean time, additional particulars about The Strolling Lifeless star’s character are nonetheless undisclosed.
“The story is described as an action-packed, globetrotting journey that facilities on a bunch of childhood pals who should work collectively to cease an impending worldwide catastrophe and rediscover their friendship alongside the best way,” reads the preliminary synopsis.
Who’s within the Matchbox forged?
The live-action Matchbox film can be led by John Cena (Peacemaker), Jessica Biel (Sweet), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Teyonah Parris (WandaVision), and Arturo Castro (Broad Metropolis). The mission is being directed by Sam Hargrave, who’s finest recognized for helming Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction films.
Matchbox was created by automotive skilled Jack Odell in 1953 for Lesney Merchandise. In 1997, the toy model was formally acquired by Mattel. The screenplay is co-written by David Coggeshall (The Household Plan) and Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Venture). It hails from Apple Authentic Movies, Skydance, and Mattel Movies, with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Robbie Brenner serving as producers.
“For practically 70 years, Matchbox has carried huge cultural relevance and impressed generations of youngsters to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see on the earth every single day with what they dream their very own world to be,” Brenner mentioned in a previous statement when the mission was first introduced again in 2022. “We sit up for working with our unimaginable companions at Skydance Media to craft a narrative for the large display screen that evokes the identical, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights followers of all ages.”
(Supply: The Hollywood Reporter)
