Vin Diesel is Writing, Producing and Starring In a ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM ROBOTS Movie For Mattel
In a move that is so very Vin Diesel, the Fast & Furious star is set to write, produce, and star in the feature film based on Mattel’s Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.
Diesel’s attachment to the project as a star and a producer under his One Race Films banner was first announced in April 2021. The new live-action feature film will bring to life the tabletop boxing game and its characters, Red Rocker and Blue Bomber.
Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Studios and Chief Content Officer, who is also producing the movie, said, “Vin is a powerhouse storyteller with an unmatched understanding of action, heart, and world-building. His creative vision for Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots is bold, human, and deeply cinematic—exactly the kind of storytelling we love at Mattel Studios.”
Vin Diesel added, “I am excited to expand the Mattel universe by bringing this classic toy from my childhood to a modern audience by telling a story that examines the role of competition in a world often measured by strength and dominance that dares to reveal the power of compassion at its core.”
This is one of the many toy-based projects being worked on now, after the runaway success of the Barbie movie. Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots is still in development, but we will keep you posted with updates as it moves forward.
via: Deadline