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American film
Matchbox
Directed bySam Hargrave
Screenplay by
Based onMatchbox
by Mattel
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byApple TV+
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Matchbox is an upcoming American action-adventure comedy film directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper, based on the toy brand of the same name. It stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris.

Cast

Production

In May 2024, Skydance Media and Mattel Films were developing a live-action film based on the toy brand Matchbox. Sam Hargrave had been hired to direct the film, and David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper were penning the screenplay. In September, John Cena joined the cast in the lead role. In November, Jessica Biel joined the cast in an undisclosed role. In December, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris joined the cast in undisclosed roles. Randeep Hooda would be added to the cast in January 2025.

Filming began in Budapest in January 2025, with production also expected to occur in Slovakia and Los Angeles.

References

  1. Kroll, Justin (May 7, 2024). "'Matchbox' Movie From Mattel Films And Skydance Lands 'Extraction's Sam Hargrave As Director". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  2. Kroll, Justin (September 17, 2024). "John Cena To Star In 'Matchbox' Movie From Sam Hargrave, Skydance, Mattel Films And Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  3. Kroll, Justin (November 21, 2024). "Jessica Biel In Talks To Co-Star Opposite John Cena In 'Matchbox' Movie From Apple, Skydance And Mattel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. Grobar, Matt (December 4, 2024). "Sam Richardson Latest To Join Apple's Live-Action 'Matchbox' Movie". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Grobar, Matt (December 5, 2024). "Arturo Castro Joins Apple's Live-Action 'Matchbox'". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. Kit, Borys (December 6, 2024). "Teyonah Parris Joins John Cena's 'Matchbox' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. Ramachandran, Naman (January 23, 2025). "Bollywood Star Randeep Hooda Joins John Cena in Matchbox (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  8. "Matchbox Feature Film to Shoot in Budapest, Slovakia, and Los Angeles". Budapest Reporter. December 6, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.

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