John Cena To Star In ‘Matchbox’ Movie For Mattel And Apple

John Cena has his next role confirmed.

Deadline reports that John Cena will star in “Matchbox,” a film about the iconic toy car brand. The live-action film is under the Skydance, Apple, and Mattel Films umbrella.

“Matchbox” will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, and Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films. 

Sam Hargrave will direct. The movie will be based on a screenplay by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper. 

Matchbox toy cars were invented in 1953 by automotive enthusiast Jack Odell. His daughter was allowed to take a toy to school only if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox.

Cena has experience in car movies, starring as Jakob in the Fast & Furious franchise. 

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