Increasing Numbers of Actors are Embracing Mattel's Matchbox Cinematic Universe
Increasing Numbers of Actors are Embracing Mattel's Matchbox Cinematic Universe
Before becoming one of 2023's major blockbusters, Barbie wasn't the only Mattel toy eyeing a big-screen debut. The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that Matchbox toy cars are next in line, with John Cena as the main lead, and they've just added some new stars to the cast. According to Deadline, Marvel's Teyonah Parris, I Think You Should Leave's Sam Richardson, and Road House's Arturo Castro have all joined the project. Jessica Biel signed on back in November, making her the first to join the cast.
The movie, which is set to begin production in January, will be an action-packed, globe-trotting adventure directed by Sam Hargrave of Extraction fame. The plot follows a group of childhood friends who reunite as adults to prevent a potential worldwide disaster, allowing them to rekindle their old friendships. The film seems to draw some similarities to the Fast & Furious franchise, but with Cena as the likely top-billed star, that's no surprise.
With Matchbox taking on various forms over the years, from slot cars and die-cast models to plastic kits and action figures, it's unclear what direction the movie will take. So, what does this mean for the Hot Wheels movie Mattel is trying to develop with J.J. Abrams? Will it follow in the footsteps of the Fast & Furious franchise, or take a new direction?
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The upcoming Matchbox movie, set to explore a global disaster, could revolutionize the action-movie genre, thanks to advancements in technology and special effects. As Io9 reports, the future of toy-inspired movies is promising, with potential storylines that leverage the rich histories of popular toys like Hot Wheels.