J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot to Produce ‘Hot Wheels’ Movie for Mattel and Warner Bros.
thewrap.comThe live-action “Hot Wheels” movie based on the toy racing cars is speeding up, as J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot has come aboard the project to produce for Mattel Films and Warner Bros, the companies announced Monday.The “Hot Wheels” film is an action movie based on the 54-year-old toy brand franchise, and it will showcase the world’s hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks and motorcycles.
Screenwriting duo Neil Widener and Gavin James were attached to write the script back in 2020. Other details about the project are under wraps.Robbie Brenner is executive producing for Mattel films.Kevin McKeon, Vice President and Andrew Scannell, Creative Executive will lead the project for Mattel Films.
Peter Dodd will lead the project for Warner Bros. Pictures. Hannah Minghella and Jon Cohen will oversee for Bad Robot.“As the global leader in car culture, Hot Wheels has been igniting the challenger spirit in auto enthusiasts for generations,” said Robbie Brenner, executive producer, Mattel Films. “Fans of all ages are now in for the ride of their lives with the incredible talent of J.J.
Abrams’ Bad Robot joining us alongside Warner Bros. Pictures to transform Hot Wheels’ legendary IP into a thrilling story for the big screen.”“Growing up, Hot Wheels were more than just cars, they were vehicles for our imaginations,” said Peter Dodd, VP of Production, Warner Bros.
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