Magic School Bus Movie: Legendary Developing With Elizabeth Banks To Star
Legendary is developing a live-action film based on the 40-year-old science fantasy franchise. Elizabeth Banks will star as the teacher Ms. Frizzle. The project is a big-screen adaptation of the book series and its subsequent TV shows.
What changed
Scholastic is now identified as a partner with Legendary on the project.
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Legendary and Scholastic Partner for Live-Action Magic School Bus Movie
confidence 90%Legendary is developing a live-action film based on the 40-year-old science fantasy franchise. Elizabeth Banks will star as the teacher Ms. Frizzle. The project is a big-screen adaptation of the book series and its subsequent TV shows.
What's confirmed:
- Legendary is producing a live-action movie adaptation of The Magic School Bus.
- Elizabeth Banks will play the role of Ms. Frizzle.
- The franchise began with a book series 40 years ago and includes two TV shows.
- Legendary and Scholastic are teaming for the film.
Still unconfirmed:
- Rob Letterman will direct the project.
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Legendary Developing Live-Action Magic School Bus Movie Starring Elizabeth Banks
confidence 100%Legendary is developing a live-action adaptation of The Magic School Bus. Elizabeth Banks is set to play the role of Ms. Frizzle. Rob Letterman, who directed Detective Pikachu, will direct the project.
What's confirmed:
- Legendary is developing a live-action movie based on The Magic School Bus.
- Elizabeth Banks will star as Ms. Frizzle.
- Rob Letterman will direct the film.
Still unconfirmed:
- The project is exiting development hell after six years.
- Ms. Frizzle is making her big screen debut forty years after her first appearance.