Yahoo Movies American Girl live-action movie in the works at Mattel following Barbie’s success
Following the huge success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, Mattel is revisiting its toybox to develop a live-action film based on the American Girl dolls.
According to Variety, the company is teaming up with Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment to produce the film, with Lindsey Anderson Beer attached to write the script.
"Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls. I had Kirsten, and she had Molly," Beer, best known for her work on Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and Netflix's Sierra Burgess is a Loser, said in a statement.
"They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, rather real people whose worlds we got to imagine ourselves in."
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She continued: "They are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to screen.
"I am so excited to tell a story that tackles the issues of girlhood in a real and compelling way, and proud to partner with Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill to create the American Girl movie I have wanted to see since childhood."
The 18-inch dolls first launched in 1986, with names and backstories centring around different periods in American history, including World War II and the Great Depression. The line was later expanded to include characters and stories from contemporary life.
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"American Girl is a beloved franchise, rich in history and storytelling with millions of devoted fans," said Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films.
"Through dolls, books, live experiences, and television movies, the brand has captured hearts for decades.
"We are excited to continue Mattel Films’ momentum and collaborate with Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment and Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl to life on the big screen."
Mattel is also developing a film centred around another of its beloved toys – Polly Pocket. Girls creator Lena Dunham is set to direct the film, while Emily in Paris star Lily Collins will play the titular doll.
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