Mattel & Paramount Team for American Girl Feature Film

Mattel Films and Paramount Pictures have partnered to develop a feature film based on the American Girl doll line with Temple Hill Entertainment (Twilight, The Maze Runner) and Lindsey Anderson Beer (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, Sierra Burgess is a Loser).

“Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls,” Anderson Beer said. “I had Kirsten, and she had Molly. They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, but rather real people whose worlds we got to imagine ourselves in. They are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to screen.”

She continued, “I am so excited to tell a story that tackles the issues of girlhood in a real and compelling way and proud to partner with Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill to create the American Girl movie I have wanted to see since childhood.”

“American Girl is a beloved franchise, rich in history and storytelling with millions of devoted fans,” noted Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films. “Through dolls, books, live experiences and television movies, the brand has captured hearts for decades. We are excited to continue Mattel Films’ momentum and collaborate with Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment and Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl to life on the big screen.”

Daria Cercek, co-president of Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group, added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Mattel Films, our friends at Temple Hill and the incredibly talented Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl—one of the most iconic doll brands ever—to moviegoers everywhere.”