Matchbox Cast Adds Teyonah Parris, Plot Details Revealed

the Matchbox movie crew Growing, as THR’s Heat Vision newsletter reports that Teyonah Parris is in talks to star alongside John Cena in the upcoming film based on the legendary Matchbox brand.

Paris will appear alongside Cena – who was cast in the film earlier this year – as well as Jessica Biel and Sam Richardson in the film, which is set to be written by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper. As its name suggests, the movie will be based on Mattel’s line of real-world die-cast toy cars.

Paris is best known for her role as Dawn Chambers on AMC’s hit series Mad Men, as well as Dear White People, the drama series Empire, and her role as Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What do we know about the movie Matchbox?

Elsewhere in the Heat Vision newsletter, the first plot details for Matchbox are detailed. Although no major details have been revealed, the report notes that the film is described as “an action-packed adventure that focuses on a group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending global catastrophe and rediscover their friendship along the way.” ”

The live-action Matchbox film will be directed by Sam Hargrave, best known for directing Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction films. Matchbox was created by automotive expert Jack O’Dell in 1953 for Lesney Products. In 1997, Mattel officially acquired the toy brand. The screenplay was co-written by David Coggeshall (The Family Plan) and Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project). It hails from Apple Original Films, Skydance and Mattel Films, with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Robbie Brenner serving as producers.

“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural significance and inspired generations of children to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream of in their own world,” Brenner said in an article. Previous statement when the project was first announced in 2022. “We look forward to working with our amazing partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages. ”

(source: Hollywood Reporter)