Ayo Edebiri, best known for her Emmy-winning role The Bear, is set to write and potentially star in the upcoming live-action Barney movie being developed by A24, Daniel Kaluuya, and Mattel Films. Kaluuya, a lead producer on the project, will reportedly not act in the film alongside Edebiri, as plot details remain under wraps. The project, first announced back in 2019, plans to offer a fresh approach to the beloved children’s character, departing from the recent animated reboot. Mattel emphasizes that it will maintain the authenticity and DNA of Barney while modernizing the story. (Source)
Ayo Edebiri To Write (And Possibly Star) In ‘Barney’ Live-Action Movie
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