US EditionJon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action ‘Hot Wheels’ Movie for Warner Bros. and Mattel
- Jon M. Chu, known for directing Wicked and In the Heights, has been announced to helm a Hot Wheels film produced by Mattel Studios and Warner Bros., with no release date revealed so far.
- The film follows Mattel's 2023 success with Barbie and the studio's strategy to adapt multiple toy brands into movies under Mattel Studios.
- Robbie Brenner, Mattel Studios President, praised Chu's skill for crafting rich, elaborate worlds and distinct storytelling as ideal for Hot Wheels.
- Chu emphasized that Hot Wheels represents much more than just fast cars; it embodies creativity, relationships, and the excitement of playful experiences, describing the project as a remarkable opportunity.
- The partnership with Bad Robot aims to create a high-octane action film showcasing Hot Wheels' legacy and car culture impact, with no plot or cast details announced.
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Mexico City.- After breaking the box office and awards galas with Wicked's first film, filmmaker Jon M. Chu, also famous for the Crazy Rich Asians tape, has just signed to direct a real action movie of Hot Wheels' toy carts. According to Deadline and Variety, the filmmaker will lead the project for Mattel, Warner Bros. and Bad Robot. Screenwriters Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier will write the screenplay of the film, based on the famous interna…
Action Hot Wheels Movie Finds Director in Wicked's Jon M. Chu: 'Hot Wheels Has Always Been About More Than Speed'
Wicked and In the Heights director Jon M. Chu is partnering with Mattel and Warner Bros. to direct the Hot Wheels movie.Details on Mattel’s next stop in film come from Deadline, which reported the musical moviemaker has signed on to direct an action movie based on the company’s enormous line of collectible toy cars. No release date, cast, or plot details have been announced.“Jon’s ability to craft rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of …
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Jon M. Chu to direct live-action Hot Wheels film for Mattel
Sophy Holland for Universal Pictures Jon M. Chu is going from singing witches to toy cars. The Wicked director is set to helm a live-action Hot Wheels film. Mattel and Warner Bros. Pictures made the announcement on Monday. Creed II screenwriters Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier are writing the film’s script, while J.J. Abrams‘ Bad Robot Productions will produce. The film will be inspired by the Hot Wheels cars, which are the world’s bestselling …
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