The film is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen, which follows the fearless Mrs. Frizzle and her class, who took field trips on their yellow school bus that magically transforms into an airplane, a submarine. , spaceship or surfboard, depending on the science concept that is explored in class.
The property was first adapted into an animated television series for PBS, with Lily Tomlin as Mrs. Frizzle, which aired for 18 consecutive years in the US and has aired in more than 100 countries across the globe. world. An animated sequel to the original series, The magic school bus travels again, with Kate McKinnon as Ms. Frizzle’s sister, Fiona, debuted on Netflix in 2017.
The feature introduced by Banks will be the first adaptation to the big screen for the brand’s 26-year history.
The producers will be Banks and Max Handelman for Brownstone, Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman for Scholastic Entertainment, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel for Marc Platt Productions. Brownstone’s Alison Small will serve as executive producer.
Ryan Christians of Marc Platt Productions will oversee the production with Sara Scott and Lexi Barta of Universal Pictures.
“We are thrilled to bring the iconic Mrs. Frizzle to life and her enthusiasm for knowledge and adventure in a new and innovative way that inspires the next generation of children to explore science and supports dedicated teachers who help Science is real and accessible to young students. every day, “said Lucchese.
Other recent Scholastic projects in Hollywood include Sony’s goose bumps movies and the upcoming hybrid live-action / animation adaptation of Clifford the Great Red Dog, which will be released this November through Paramount. A live action Animorphs The film is also in process with Picturestart.
Banks was the last on-screen in the FX series America lady and from Sony Charlie’s Angels, which she also directed. She is represented by UTA and Ziffren Brittenham.
