Mattel will co-produce, alongside Forster and Renée Wolfe via their 2Dux² production banner. Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow penned the script.
“Thomas is a beloved global franchise that focuses on the importance of friendship, a theme that resonates deeply with children and parents around the world,” said Robbie Brenner, who will executive produce, and oversee the project with Kevin McKeon for Mattel. “Marc is an incredible storyteller and I look forward to partnering with him to tell Thomas’ story in a modern and unexpected way.”
“Thomas has been a personal favorite of mine since childhood,” said Forster. “I couldn’t be more excited to be working with Robbie and the entire team at Mattel, and embarking on this beautiful journey with such a timeless property.”
Mattel’s Hollywood projects include the Barbie movie at Warner Bros., a Daniel Kaluuya-produced Barney feature, and a Wishbone movie at Universal.
Forster, repped by WME and Lichter Grossman, was last in theaters with Disney’s Christopher Robin.
Hill is repped by Kaplan Perrone and Hansen Jacobson. Wigutow is repped by Verve, Kaplan/Perrone and Sloane Offer.
