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Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur is making a comeback!
Thefilm was first announced in October 2019, and various details about the cast and plot have been released since.
Barney & Friendsdebuted on television over two decades ago, originally running from 1992 to 2009. It alsojumpstarted the careers of starslike Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez andNever Have I Ever’s Jaren Lewison. In addition to the long-running television show, the feature filmBarney’s Great Adventurewas released in 1998.
Just asthe PG-13Barbieleaned more heavily into adult themes, the upcomingBarneyfilm will be more catered to millennials who grew up watching the dinosaur sensation.
From the cast to the plot, here’s everything to know.
Who is starring in the Barney movie?
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Get Outactor Daniel Kaluuya is set to star in and produce the film,according toDeadline. No other details about casting have been announced yet.
Who is producing the Barney movie?
At the moment, the film doesn’t have a studio or a director attached.
What is the Barney movie about?
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Though an official synopsis of the film hasn’t been announced,Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner previously saidthat the film will “speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids.”
Kaluuya also teased the film’s plot while speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter.
“Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood,” he said. “We’re excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time.”
Will the Barney movie be kid-friendly?
“We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than fine-tuning this for kids,” McKeon said. “It’s really a play for adults. Not that it’s R-rated, but it’ll focus on some of the trials and tribulations of being thirtysomething, growing up with Barney—just the level of disenchantment within the generation.”
When does the Barney movie start filming?
In June 2023, Kaluuya revealed that the script for the film is still in the development stage. “The script’s gotta be good, you know what I mean?“he toldYahoo! Entertainment. “I ask for high standards on anything that I work on, and I’m producing this one, so it’s still in development.”
When will the Barney movie be released?
The film doesn’t currently have a release date set.
source: people.com
