Edebiri is an inspired choice (because, frankly, putting her in anything is an inspired choice), but specifically because the weird tone Mattel execs set out for this project in 2023 is right up her alley.

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,

Yes, chef! 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri has been revealed as the screenwriter for the upcoming live-action 'Barney' movie. The actress is also in talks to star.

Ayo Edebiri is stepping into the world of Barney. The Emmy-winning actress is in talks to write and star in a film about the beloved purple dinosaur for A24. The project has been in development since 2019 when it was announced that Mattel Films and Daniel Kaluuya's 59% Productions would be partnering with A24 on the project about the children's TV character.

Barney is heading back to the big screen with a little help from . Deadline reported Tuesday that “The Bear” star and Dorchester native will write the screenplay for a new, live-action movie based on beloved purple dinosaur.

Ayo Edebiri — yes, Ayo Edebiri — has been tapped to write the screenplay for the live-action Barney movie from A24. But that's not all. The Emmy-winning star of The Bear is also in talks to star in the upcoming feature,

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 .”

A24, Mattel Films, and Daniel Kaluuya's 59% Productions are partnering to bring Barney to life on the big screen, and they're bringing on some more talent. The trio have announced Ayo Edebiri will be writing and potentially starring in the live-action Barney film.