Ayo Edebiri is going from The Bear to the purple dinosaur.
The award-winning screenwriter has been tapped to pen the script for the upcoming live-action Barney film, according to A24’s social media announcement. Not only will she be writing the movie, but it’s also mentioned that she may take on a role in this joint venture between A24, Mattel Films, and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions.
Known primarily for her acting role as chef Sydney Adamu on The Bear, Ayo (who earned a Dramatic Writing degree from NYU in 2017) will revisit her writing foundation. Notably, the Barney movie will expand her impressive writing portfolio, which already encompasses works such as Sunnyside, Dickinson, Big Mouth, and What We Do in the Shadows.
The storyline of the upcoming movie remains secret, but audiences can anticipate a realistic portrayal of the main character in a film intended for mature viewers – though not rated R – much like the box-office sensation Barbie. As Kevin McKeon, Mattel executive, stated to The New Yorker in 2023, “We aim to adhere to the boundaries that Mattel encompasses.
In a hint about the film initially announced in 2019, McKeon revealed that it would delve into the struggles of being in your thirties, growing up alongside Barney, and the sense of disappointment felt by that particular generation.
The Barney movie is just one of several upcoming ventures by Mattel Films, which also includes films based on American Girl, Polly Pocket, and Magic 8 Ball. Meanwhile, the actress from Bottoms, gaining popularity both in front of the camera and behind the scenes as a writer, has expressed how deeply her work resonates with her.
In 2024, I shared with Vanity Fair my perspective on work: it can be an intensely personal and emotional experience, especially in creative fields. This kind of work often stirs deep-seated passions within us.
The actress who voiced the character in “Inside Out 2” has openly expressed how significant her role was to her on a personal level. Back in 2024, she shared with Vanity Fair, “Work can often touch upon deeply emotional aspects and stir feelings of deep passion. This is especially true when you’re part of creative or creatively-related industries.
At this year’s 2023 Emmy Awards, where Ayo was awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, she told TopMob News that her accomplishments surpassed what she had ever dreamt of.
Ayo commented, “Instead of dreaming about nights like these, she actually dreams of having dental insurance.” He continued, “Once we secured dental coverage, our vision and hearing needs were met. With that taken care of, we can focus on addressing any skin concerns with a dermatologist.
And so far, her success has been greater than she could have imagined.
At the 2023 Emmys, Ayo excitedly told TopMob News, “Nights like this weren’t exactly what she had envisioned, but instead, she had always hoped for dental insurance. Now we have that, along with eyes and ears. We can even visit a dermatologist!
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2025-02-25 23:17