Live-Action 'Magic School Bus' Movie Moves Forward With Elizabeth Banks, Director Rob Letterman
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Rebecca Rubin
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A live-action adaptation of "The Magic School Bus" is moving forward after six years in development. Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights from Universal, and Rob Letterman (director of "Detective Pikachu") has signed on to write and direct. Elizabeth Banks is attached to star as Ms. Frizzle. The film is based on the beloved children's educational book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.
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· 4 pulledA live-action 'The Magic School Bus' movie, starring Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle, is regaining momentum after six years in development.
Legendary Entertainment has acquired the rights from Universal, which initially optioned the project in June 2020.
Rob Letterman ('Shark Tales,' 'Detective Pikachu') has signed on to write and direct the film.
'The Magic School Bus' is based on the beloved children's books by authors Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.
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