K.T Simpson
Remember those toys – I’m sorry, “fortune tellers” – the Magic 8 Ball from Mattel? The one’s you used to ask if your crush was into you, or if some money was on the horizon for you? Well the iconic toy is getting its own feature film, and with Blumhouse studios to bring it to life. “Truth or Dare” director Jeff Wadlow will helm the Magic 8 Ball flick, and will also write the script with his collaborators, Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach.
This is Mattell’s first collaboration with an independent studio.
“Since the 1950s, Magic 8 Ball has inspired imagination, suspense and intrigue across generations. This iconic toy has a built-in connection with fans and untapped potential for storytelling,” said Robbie Brenner of Mattel Films. “There are no partners better suited to tell the Magic 8 Ball story in collaboration with Mattel Films than Jeff Wadlow and Blumhouse Productions, whose unique approach to the thriller genre has captivated audiences worldwide and has gained widespread accolades.”
Mattel has a few other feature films in development, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, American Girl and View Master brands.
News via Deadline.
