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Universal has inked a five-year deal to house the next films in the “Lego” movie series, according to Heat Vision.
As first reported in December, Warners pact with Lego expired last year, leading to an opportunity for Universal to pact with the toy giant on the film franchise going forward.
“The Lego System in Play gives people the ability to build worlds and create stories that they carry throughout every phase of their lives,” said Universal chairman Donna Langley, who made the announcement Thursday with Jill Wilfert, head of entertainment at Lego. “To partner with such an iconic brand that remains relevant and is constantly evolving allows for creativity in storytelling. We’re thrilled to start building out the next chapter of Lego movies together with Jill and the Lego team as they continue to inspire curiosity and innovation.”
Added Wilfert: “Universal’s commitment to unique storytelling from diverse voices makes the studio the perfect partner as the Lego Group enters this new phase of filmmaking. Donna and the entire Universal team bring a sense of wonder and imagination we share, and we can’t wait to execute on our shared vision.”
Wilfert will serve as producer on all Lego projects developed and released by Universal, while Rideback’s Dan Lin — who produced all of the previous Lego features — and Jonathan Eirich will produce alongside Wilfert on the next Lego-inspired feature.
