Ayo Edebiri to Write and in Talks to Star in ‘Barney’ Live-Action Movie From A24, Mattel and Daniel Kaluuya
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri is set to write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action “Barney” movie and is also in talks to star in the film. “Barney” will be co-developed and produced by A24 and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions in partnership with “Barney” IP owner Mattel Films.
Kevin McKeon and Andrew Scannell are overseeing the project for Mattel Films. Robbie Brenner will serve as producer for Mattel Films with A24.
Daniel Kaluuya and Rowan Riley will produce for 59% Productions. Though Kaluuya is a lead producer on the film, sources tell Variety he will not be starring in the movie alongside Edebiri.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. Premiering in 1988, “Barney & Friends” aired for 14 seasons on PBS before coming to an end in November 2010.
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