The toy company Mattel will create a live-action movie based on the American Girl doll line following the success of the “Barbie” movie.
On Dec. 13, Mattel announced the upcoming film, which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by Mattel Films, Temple Hill, and Paramount Pictures.
Lindsey Anderson Beer, writer and executive producer of the films “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines” and “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” according to CBS News, will produce and write the screenplay for the American Girl movie.
“American Girl is a beloved franchise, rich in history and storytelling with millions of devoted fans. Through dolls, books, live experiences, and television movies, the brand has captured hearts for decades,” Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films, said.
He continued, “We are excited to continue Mattel Films’ momentum and collaborate with Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl to life on the big screen.”
Daria Cercek, the co-president of Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group, spoke about the team bringing the doll brand to theaters.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Mattel Films, our friends at Temple Hill, and the incredibly talented Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl—one of the most iconic doll brands ever—to moviegoers everywhere,” Cercek shared.
Anderson Beer spoke about her experience playing with the American Girl dolls growing up with her sister.
“Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls. I had Kirsten, and she had Molly. They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, rather real people whose worlds we got to imagine ourselves in,” she said in a statement.
View this post on Instagram
Anderson Beer noted the beloved dolls “are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to screen.”
“I am so excited to tell a story that tackles the issues of girlhood in a real and compelling way, and proud to partner with Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill to create the American Girl movie I have wanted to see since childhood,” she added.
According to American Doll, Pleasant T. Rowland founded American Girl in 1986.
“She believed that great stories with aspirational characters could inspire girls to make their own positive mark on the world—and she was right. Since then, we’ve been a trusted partner in empowering girls with confidence and character,” the website reads.
Over 36 million American Girl dolls have been sold worldwide through the company’s retail stores, catalogue, and website since 1986.
