Ayo Edebiri, Barney and A24

Ayo Edebiri teams with A24 for live-action 'Barney' movie
"The Bear" star Ayo Edebiri is set to write and star in a full length live-action movie for film studio A24 all about Barney the purple dinosaur.
Ayo Edebiri will write A24’s “millennial angst” Barney movie
Edebiri is an inspired choice (because, frankly, putting her in anything is an inspired choice), but specifically because the weird tone Mattel execs set out for this project in 2023 is right up her alley.
Ayo Edebiri to write, potentially star in ‘Barney’ live-action movie
Ayo Edebiri will write and possibly star in a live-action "Barney" movie for adults, based on the purple dinosaur from "Barney & Friends."
A24’s Barney Movie Has Recruited The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri, And I Already Know The Role I’d Like Her To Play
D id you ever think A24 and Barney would be mentioned in the same sentence? Yeah, me neither, but we’re now living in a world where the independent entertainment company is maki
Ayo Edebiri to write live-action “Barney ”movie from A24 and Daniel Kaluuya, is also in talks to star
Ayo Edebiri — yes, Ayo Edebiri — has been tapped to write the screenplay for the live-action Barney movie from A24. But that's not all. The Emmy-winning star of The Bear is also in talks to star in the upcoming feature,
Ayo Edebiri Tapped to Write A24 ‘Barney’ Film Produced by Daniel Kaluuya
A24 is also on board as a producer, alongside Kaluuya and Rowan Riley for 59% Productions. First announced in 2019, the film has been described as a surrealistic take on the iconic purple dinosaur, targeting millennials rather than children.
‘The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Set to Write and Star in Live-Action 'Barney' Movie
Yes, chef! 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri has been revealed as the screenwriter for the upcoming live-action 'Barney' movie. The actress is also in talks to star.
Ayo Edebiri to write and possibly star in live-action Barney movie for A24
Barney is heading back to the big screen with a little help from . Deadline reported Tuesday that “The Bear” star and Dorchester native will write the screenplay for a new, live-action movie based on beloved purple dinosaur.
Ayo Edebiri to Write and in Talks to Star in Live-Action ‘Barney’
Ayo Edebiri is continuing her reign of 2025. After making waves at Sundance with “Opus,” plus leading Luca Guadagnino’s latest film “After the Hunt” alongside Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, the actress is set to write and is also in talks to star in the live-action version of the beloved TV series “ Barney .”
Ayo Edebiri to write and in talks to star in ‘Barney’ live-action movie
Ayo Edebiri will write and potentially star in live-action ‘Barney’ film co-produced by A24 and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions
Barney is an A24 film from Ayo Edebiri’s imagination.
Though it seemed like Mattel’s grim and angsty live-action Barney film adaptation was on the back burner for a while, the studio announced today that it has partnered with A24 to produce the project along with Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions,
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