Daniel Kaluuya is teaming up with Mattel Films to produce a big-screen live-action film starring our favorite purple dinosaur, Barney.

Emmy-winning "The Bear" breakout Ayo Edebiri will write and is in talks to star in a live-action adaptation of the beloved children's program "Barney" for A24, the studio announced on Tuesday. Mattel,

The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri is set to write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action "Barney" movie and is also in talks to star in the film. “Barney” will be co-developed and produced by A24 and Daniel Kaluuya's 59% Productions in partnership with “Barney” IP owner Mattel Films.

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 .”