A very large dude will star in a movie about very small cars. Deadline says John Cena has been cast in Matchbox, an action film based on the popular miniature toy brand. Back in May 2024, ABC Audio confirmed that the toy company and Barbie producer was revving up

Mattel has officially enlisted Peacemaker star John Cena to lead the cast of its upcoming live-action Matchbox movie, based on its popular real-world die-cast car toy line. This marks Cena’s latest collaboration with Mattel Films following his brief appearance as a Mermaid Ken in the Margot Robbie-led Barbie movie.

John Cena has signed on to star in Matchbox, a live-action take on the classic Mattel car toyline. Apple Original Films has snagged the mighty film package that hails from Skydance and Mattel Films. Sam Hargrave,

Following Barbie's success, Mattel is producing other films around their toys like Matchbox, and John Cena's along for the ride.

John Cena has landed a starring role in 'Matchbox' - the third Hollywood project from Mattel Films. The #1 fried chicken chain in America is not Chick-fil-A, according to customers. See the top 10. A Dozen Things to NEVER Throw Out,

John Cena has a new film lined up. Deadline reported on Tuesday that Cena will star in ‘Matchbox’, which will be directed by Sam Hargrave for Skydance, Mattel Films, and Apple Original Films. It will be based on Mattel’s line of Matchbox toy vehicles.