Following the enormous success ofBarbie, Mattel Films is bringing more of their famous dolls to life on the big screen, with aMonster Highmovie officially in development. The project will see Mattel Films and Universal Pictures team up with Academy Award-winning producer/screenwriterAkiva Goldsman, the writer ofA Beautiful Mind, with the production occurring under his banner, Weed Road. The dolls themselves have had many media spin-offs in the past, with 15 animated TV or movie specials so far, most recently coming in the form of a pair of Nickelodeon movies,Monster High: The MovieandMonster High 2. However, this is set to be a much bigger production given the backing of Universal Pictures.
According toVariety, Mattel Films presidentRobbie Brennerhas commented on the upcoming project, noting the importance behind the theming of the dolls. Brenner said:
“Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide.”
Akiva Goldsman Is No Stranger to a Big Franchise
Tasked with bringing this project to the big screen,Goldsman is a multi-talented producer, writer, and directorwith multiple awards, including an Academy Award, under his belt. This makes his participation in the project eye-catching, especially considering his experience overseeing another major franchise asshowrunner ofStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Primetime Emmy-nominated series has received enormous critical acclaim, with many citing it as one of the bestStar Trekspin-offs for quite some time. Goldsman is also thecreator and showrunner ofThe Crowded Room, an executive producer and co-creator ofTitans, a writer on the Fox seriesFringe, as well as penning many other projects includingI Am Legend,I-Robot, andCinderella Man.
Goldsman is already working on a Mattel Films project,producing the Tom Hanks-starring Major Matt Masonwhich remains in development. Goldsman has noted his excitement about the upcoming movie, saying:
“I’ve been fascinated by ‘Monster High’ since my daughters were obsessed with the dolls as kids. I’m thrilled to once again join forces with Robbie Brenner and our friends at Mattel to help bring this iconic property to life.”
Stay tuned at Collider for more on theMonster Highmovie Goldsman is producing. you may catch up with one of Goldsman’s most exciting projects,Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, on Paramount+ right now.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.
Watch on Paramount+
