Barney The Dinosaur Movie at Works Under Mattel Films and Daniel Kaluuya Banner

Actor Daniel Kaluuya's 59% banner, Mattel Films and Valparaiso Pictures are developing a live-action on Barney, the purple dinosaur. Titled Barney, the film marks the first partnership between the production companies and Mattel Films. "Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to 'Barney' that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations. The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today's kids," Mattel Films' Robbie Brenner said in a statement to Variety. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 Under Development, ‘Buried’ Actor Hilariously Trolls Marvel with His Cryptic Post.

Kaluuya said he is looking forward to explore the character which is relevant in current times. Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood. We're excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of 'I love you, you love me' can stand the test of time," Kaluuya said. Paranormal Activity 7 Under Development; Confirms Paramount and Blumhouse

Barney was created in 1987 by Sheryl Leach and made it to a series of home videos, Barney and the Backyard Gang. In 1992 most popular series on the purple dinosaur, Barney & Friends premiered on PBS. The series continued to air on different networks until 2010.