Move out of the way Barbie, another doll is getting a live-action movie from a surprising writer
Jun. 6, 2024Barbie, but make it gothic
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Forget Barbie, the Monster High dolls are getting their own live-action movie adaptation from a rather unlikely writer.
The news was announced via a press release (H/TVariety) confirming that the upcoming Monster High movie is officially in development from Mattel, Inc., Universal Pictures, and Oscar-winning producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman under his banner, Weed Road.
Best known for penningStar Trek: Strange New Worlds, Batman & Robin, andA Beautiful Mind, Goldsman is set to produce and pen the theatrical film with an original story. This seems like a rather surprising pairing, but as Goldsman is set to produceupcoming sequels to horror movie Constantineand zombie thrillerI Am Legend, it seems like he is the perfect person to put a gothic spin on the current live-action doll movie trend.
Mattel is pleased with the partnership as company president Robbie Brenner expressed: “We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide.” Goldsman added: “I’ve been fascinated by Monster High since my daughters were obsessed with the dolls as kids. I’m thrilled to once again join forces with Robbie Brenner and our friends at Mattel to help bring this iconic property to life.”
Goldsman’s upcoming Monster High movie does not have an official synopsis, cast list, or release date at this time. For more check out more of Mattel’s upcoming Toy adaptations fromMatchbox,Barney,Hot Wheels, andPolly Pocket, or keep up to date with allnew movies here.
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