Ayo Edebiri has obtained Emmy recognition through her role in "The Bear" so she will write while potentially playing a part in the making of a live-action "Barney" movie adaptation. Mattel Films works together with A24 and 59% Productions led by Daniel Kaluuya to develop this film project.

Momentum is gaining on A24’s live-action Barney movie from Mattel Films and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions, as the companies have set Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri to write the screenplay and also have her in talks to star.

Daniel Kaluuya is teaming up with Mattel Films to produce a big-screen live-action film starring our favorite purple dinosaur, Barney.