2022

The following is an overview of Mattel Films-related news that have occurred in the year **2022**.

## Announcements

### Films

* January 28 -
	+ Mattel Films and Netflix Partner on Masters of the Universe Live-Action Motion Picture from The Nee Brothers.
	+ Dan Mazer, a co-writer of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and a prolific feature comedy director is announced to develop a film based on the ’70s strongman Big Jim action figures.
	+ Jason Bateman’s Aggregate Films is announced to be at work on movies based on the Mattel dolls Chatty Cathy and Betsy Wetsy.
* March 3 - ‘Uno’ Scribe Marcy Kelly Inks Deal With Mattel Films.
* April 25 - J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is announced to produce the untitled Hot Wheels film.
* April 26 - During the Warner Bros. presentation at Las Vegas’ CinemaCon, *Barbie* is announced to release in U.S. theaters on July 21, 2023.
* July 19 - Skydance Media and Mattel, Inc. announced plans to develop Matchbox, into a live-action motion picture.

### Casting

* January 28 - Kyle Allen is announced to portray as Prince Adam/He-Man for *Masters of the Universe*.
* February 9 - America Ferrera Joins Cast of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Film.
* February 11 - Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.’ ‘Barbie'.
* February 16 - Kate McKinnon is announced to join the cast of Barbie.
* March 1 - Ariana Greenblatt joins the cast for the untitled Barbie film.
* March 18 - Alexandra Shipp joins the cast for the untitled Barbie film.
* March 22 - Emma Mackey is announced to join the cast for the untitled Barbie film.
* April 11 - Will Ferrell is announced to join the cast for the untitled Barbie film.
* April 14 - Issa Rae, Michael Cera and Hari Nef are announced to join the cast for the untitled Barbie film.
* April 15 - Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Ncuti Gatwa, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Connor Swindells, Ritu Arya and Jamie Demetriou are announced to join the untitled Barbie film.
* July 5 - Marisa Abela is announced to join the cast for the untitled Barbie film.

## Production

* March - Principal photography begins for *Barbie* in London, England.
* Summer - Production begins on *Masters of the Universe*.
* July 21 - Principal photography wrapped for *Barbie*.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mattel Films and Netflix Partner on Masters of the Universe Live-Action Motion Picture from The Nee Brothers
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Barbie and Beyond: How Mattel Studios Executive Robbie Brenner Brings Beloved Toys to Screen
3. ↑ ‘Uno’ Scribe Marcy Kelly Inks Deal With Mattel Films
4. ↑ The Writer Of The UNO Movie Has Signed Up To Write More Movies About Things That Shouldn't Be Movies
5. ↑ J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot To Produce Live-Action ‘Hot Wheels’ Film For Mattel & Warner Bros.
6. ↑ Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Sets 2023 Release Date, Unveils First-Look Photo
7. ↑ Skydance Media and Mattel to Develop Matchbox Live-Action Motion Picture
8. ↑ America Ferrera Joins Cast of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Film
9. ↑ Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.’ ‘Barbie’ (Exclusive)
10. ↑ ‘Barbie’: Kate McKinnon Latest To Join Margot Robbie In Warner Bros, Mattel And LuckyChap Film
11. ↑ ‘Barbie’: Ariana Greenblatt Joins Margot Robbie In Warner Bros., Mattel And LuckyChap Pic
12. ↑ ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ Star Alexandra Shipp Joins Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
13. ↑ Sex Education's Emma Mackey 'lands her biggest role yet starring opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the Barbie live action movie'
14. ↑ ‘Barbie’: Will Ferrell Latest To Join Margot Robbie In Warner Bros, Mattel And LuckyChap Film
15. ↑ Issa Rae and Michael Cera Join Cast of Margot Robbie's Upcoming Barbie Movie
16. ↑ Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Casts ‘And Just Like That’ Actor Hari Nef (EXCLUSIVE)
17. ↑ ‘Barbie’: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Scott Evans, More Round Out Cast Of Warner Bros, Mattel And LuckyChap Pic
18. ↑ Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Adds ‘Industry’ Actor Marisa Abela
19. ↑ Mattel Films Segment From The 2022 Mattel Analyst Meeting
20. ↑ Mattel CEO says ‘Barbie’ movie production wrapped Thursday, exactly a year before release date