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‘Magic School Bus’ Live-Action Movie With Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle Lands ‘Detective Pikachu’ Director

Legendary and Scholastic are developing a live-action adaptation of 'The Magic School Bus' featuring Elizabeth Banks as Ms. Frizzle.

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📍 How it ended

A live-action adaptation of "The Magic School Bus" was announced with Elizabeth Banks set to star as Ms. The project, developed by Legendary Pictures and Scholastic Entertainment, secured Rob Letterman, known for directing "Detective Pikachu," to write the treatment and direct the film.

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The brief

Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment have partnered to create a live-action feature film based on the children’s book series 'The Magic School Bus.' Elizabeth Banks is attached to star as Ms. Frizzle and will also serve as a producer.

Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Yahoo, and Facebook emphasizes the involvement of Rob Letterman, the director of 'Detective Pikachu,' who is tasked with writing the treatment and directing the project. Future developments depend on the progress of the treatment being written by Letterman for the production team.

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Quick answers

Who is directing the film?

Rob Letterman, known for directing 'Detective Pikachu,' is writing the treatment and directing.

What role will Elizabeth Banks play?

Elizabeth Banks is set to play Ms. Frizzle and will also produce the movie.

Which companies are developing the movie?

The project is being developed by Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment.

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Magic School Bus Elizabeth Banks Legendary Entertainment Scholastic Entertainment Rob Letterman

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