Jon M. Chu to direct ‘Hot Wheels’ film for Warner Bros.
By Ryan General
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is set to helm the new “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros.
The live-action adaptation of Mattel’s iconic toy car line is being produced with Bad Robot and Mattel Films, with Chu working alongside J.J. Abrams and Robbie Brenner. Known for his work on “Wicked,” “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” Chu is expected to infuse the film with dynamic visuals and energetic storytelling.
A release date for the “Hot Wheels” movie has not yet been announced.
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