Teyonah Parris Joins John Cena in Mattel's 'Matchbox' Movie

The live-action film, based on the iconic die-cast toy cars, will feature an ensemble cast in a high-stakes, globetrotting adventure directed by Sam Hargrave.

• Teyonah Parris, known for her roles in 'The Marvels' and 'They Cloned Tyrone,' has joined the cast of 'Matchbox,' alongside John Cena, Jessica Biel, and Sam Richardson.
• The movie is inspired by Mattel's Matchbox car line, a popular toy brand first created in 1953 and acquired by Mattel in 1997.
• Directed by Sam Hargrave ('Extraction'), the film will follow childhood friends reuniting to prevent a global disaster while rekindling their bonds.
• The screenplay is written by David Coggeshall ('The Family Plan') and Jonathan Tropper ('The Adam Project'), with production set to begin in January 2025.
• Produced by Skydance and Mattel Films, the project adds to Mattel's growing slate of toy-based movies following the success of 2023's 'Barbie.'

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