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The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Set to Write and Star in Live-Action Barney Movie

Ayo Edebiri is set to write and may star in a live-action movie about Barney, with production by A24 and Mattel Films.
The film's plot will focus on adult themes, depicting disillusionment among millennials, as stated by Mattel executive Kevin McKeon.
Daniel Kaluuya and Rowan Riley are producing the film for 59% Productions, with Robbie Brenner producing for Mattel Films.
The plot details of the movie are being kept secret, with hints that it will appeal to adult audiences.

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Bottoms’ Ayo Edebiri to write screenplay for A24’s new Barney film adaptation

Ayo Edebiri has been tapped to write the screenplay for the new Barney film adaptation. According to various reports, the Bottoms star is also in talks to star in the project. A24 and Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya’s production company 59% are developing the film in partnership with Mattel Films. As of writing, additional details for the project are being kept under wraps. The upcoming adaptation of the popular Barney & Friends children’s series ha…

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E! News

The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Set to Write and Star in Live-Action Barney Movie

Ayo Edebiri is going from The Bear to the purple dinosaur. The Emmy winner will write the screenplay for the new live-action Barney movie, A24 confirmed on social media. And in addition to writing...

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RollingStone

Ayo Edebiri Set to Write Live-Action ‘Barney’ Movie

Ayo Edebiri has been tapped to write the screenplay for the live-action 'Barney' movie.

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A24's Barney Movie: Ayo Edebiri To Write And Potentially Star In Daniel Kaluuya-Produced Pic With Mattel

Daniel Kaluuya‘s long-gestating Barney movie with Mattel has landed at A24 and Ayo Edebiri is set to write the film and also may star in it. Mattel Films and Kaluuya’s 59% Productions are co-developing and producing the live-action feature with A24. The film will be overseen by Kevin McKeon and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Films. Robbie Brenner is producing for Mattel Films. A24 is also producing, Daniel Kaluuya and Rowan Riley are producing for K…

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Entertainment Weekly

Ayo Edebiri will write 'Barney' live-action movie, is also in talks to star

From "The Bear" to the dinosaur. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Hit Entertainment. Courtesy: Everett Ayo Edebiri; BarneyAyo & Friends: Ayo Edebiri — yes, Ayo Edebiri — has been tapped to write the screenplay for the live-action Barney movie from A24.But that's not all. The Emmy-winning star of The Bear is also in talks to star in the upcoming feature, A24 announced Tuesday. The indie studio will co-develop and produce the project with IP ow…

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