Polly Pocket Movie Gets Modern Twist by Lena Dunham: What to Know About Lily Collins, the Pint-sized Doll’s History and Upcoming Mattel Films

Watch out Barbie, here comes Polly Pocket. The pint-sized plaything is the latest doll to get her own big-screen adaptation, Mattel confirmed to Variety on Wednesday. News of a Polly Pocket movie first broke in 2021, with Lily Collins attached to star as the titular toy. Lena Dunham, who was then revealed as the film’s writer and director, has since penned a “great” script, according to Mattel Films producer Robbie Brenner. Related Articles Culture News A Guide to Barbie’s Numerous Professions: See the Doll’s Stints as President, Astronaut and Fashion Trend Forecaster Fashion Scoops Gap Teams With Mattel for Series of Product Collabs “It’s just been an incredible collaboration, so we are thrilled about it,” he said in the same Variety report. Collins also has a behind-the-scenes role in the forthcoming film. The “Emily in Paris” star is credited as a producer, similar to Margot Robbie’s involvement in “Barbie.” “To reintroduce Polly in a fun, modern way has been such a treat,” Collins told Deadline in 2021. “As a child who was obsessed with Polly Pocket, this is a real dream come true.” The date of Polly Pocket’s silver screen debut is still up in the air amid the writers and Screen Actors Guild strikes, which have halted most productions in Hollywood. Following

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