As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for action-packed movies, I must admit that John Cena‘s involvement in the Matchbox movie has me more than a little intrigued. With his knack for comedy and his proven prowess in action roles, it seems like he’s the perfect choice to lead this high-octane adventure.
Mattel has announced that John Cena will be starring as the lead actor in their upcoming live-action film based on Matchbox toys, which is part of its well-known die-cast car line. This is another project for Cena with Mattel Films, as he previously made a short appearance as Mermaid Ken in the Barbie movie featuring Margot Robbie.
In the year 2023, John Cena has featured in three humorous films – Apple’s Argylle alongside Henry Cavill, Ricky Stanicky on Amazon Prime Video with Zac Efron, and Jackpot! also on Amazon Prime Video featuring Awkwafina. Additionally, he made a guest appearance on The Bear during its third season. Coming up next for Cena is the return of his character, Christopher Smith/Peacemaker, in the highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2, set to premiere in 2025.
Who’s involved in the Matchbox movie?
The upcoming movie based on Matchbox toys will be directed by Sam Hargrave, who is renowned for overseeing the Extraction films starring Chris Hemsworth. Originally created in 1953 by automotive expert Jack Odell for Lesney Products, Matchbox was later acquired by Mattel in 1997. The script for this film is jointly penned by David Coggeshall (The Family Plan) and Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project). Apple Original Films, Skydance, and Mattel Films are collaborating on the production of this movie. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Robbie Brenner serve as its producers.
Matchbox toys have held significant cultural impact for approximately 70 years, sparking creativity in children by blending their real-world observations with their dreams. In a statement made when the project was launched in 2022, Brenner expressed his anticipation to collaborate with Skydance Media, aiming to create a cinematic tale that mirrors the imaginative essence of this iconic Mattel brand and captivates audiences of all ages.
Read More
Sorry. No data so far.
2024-09-17 22:10