Elizabeth Banks Officially Rebooting Beloved '80s Family Adventure Franchise
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- Elizabeth Banks has established herself as a leading figure in comedy, with notable roles in films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and voice work in the Lego Movie series, and continues to act in upcoming projects such as Hulu's The Miniature Wife in 2025.
- Transitioning into directing, Banks made her debut with Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and has since directed Charlie's Angels (2019) and Cocaine Bear (2023), showcasing her expanding influence behind the camera.
- Banks is set to produce and star as Ms. Valerie Frizzle in a live-action adaptation of The Magic School Bus, a beloved children's book series celebrating its 40th anniversary, produced by Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment.
- The Magic School Bus film, directed by Rob Letterman, will bring to life the adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her third-grade class as they explore extraordinary places via a sentient, shape-shifting school bus.
- Known for her eccentric and comedic roles, Banks is considered an ideal fit to portray the iconic and quirky Ms. Frizzle, marking the first live-action portrayal of the character.
