Vin Diesel to Write, Star In, & Produce Mattel's Live-Action Movie for 'Rock Em Sock Em Robots' Toy

Vin Diesel is teaming up with Mattel for an exciting new project!

Following the massive success of Greta Gerwig‘s 2023 movie Barbie, the toy company has announced that they are developing a new movie based on the popular toy Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.

The 58-year-old Fast & Furious actor will be writing and starring in the new live-action feature film, which will bring to life the tabletop boxing game and its characters, Red Rocker and Blue Bomber.

Keep reading to find out more…Vin will also be producing the movie One Race Films banner.

“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,” Vin shared in a statement via Deadline.

President of Mattel Studios and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner, who is also producing the movie, added, “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.”

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