Mattel to make American Girl doll live-action movie after ‘Barbie’ success
nypost.comblockbuster first release, “Barbie,” Mattel Films is prepping some 14 live-action films, including movies based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Rock ‘Em Sock ’Em Robots and UNO.“Saturday Night Live” has already spoofed the idea of an American Girl doll movie.
In April, the NBC sketch comedy show aired a parody trailer with Ana de Armas in which a handful of American Girl dolls from disparate eras of history are brought into modern day but keep dying of cholera.“Come for the fun,” the trailer announces. “Stay for the overburdened preteens wearing four layers of petticoats and pantaloons.”Mattel in 2019 partnered with MGM on an “American Girl” movie but those plans fizzled.
Since first launched in 1986, more than 32 million American Girl dolls have been sold.“They are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to screen,” Beer said in a statement.
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