https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/magic-school-bus-movie-legendary-developing-with-elizabeth-banks-to-starContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/magic-school-bus-movie-legendary-developing-with-elizabeth-banks-to-starhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/magic-school-bus-movie-legendary-developing-with-elizabeth-banks-to-star#u21921Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:31:34 +0000Legendary 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. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/magic-school-bus-movie-legendary-developing-with-elizabeth-banks-to-starhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/magic-school-bus-movie-legendary-developing-with-elizabeth-banks-to-star#u15788Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:31:09 +0000Legendary 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.