Barbie, it seems, was just the beginning. Toy brand Mattel has plans to use its iconic Matchbox die-cast toy car line as the subject matter for new live-action movie — and, the brand announced on September 17, WWE superstar-turned-Hollywood actor John Cena has been given the lead role.

Actor, WWE wrestler, and car enthusiast John Cena is set to take the lead role in Mattel's new Matchbox movie. If you enjoyed the films Toys, Cars, and Barbie, then you might be excited about a new production just announced.

John Cena is set to star in Matchbox , a new live-action feature film coming from, Skydance, and Mattel Films. The movie will be directed by Sam Hargrave and it is inspired by Mattel’s iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line.

Cena is a genuine car guy, who daily drives a Honda Civic Type R, making him a good fit for a movie about beloved Matchbox toy cars. He also owned an example of the wild Ultima Evolution at one point, and famously got into trouble with Ford for selling his GT early.

John Cena is set to star in 'Matchbox', a live-action movie inspired by the classic Mattel car toys. Directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall with Jonathan Tropper, the film marks a notable partnership between Apple Original Films,

John Cena will star in an upcoming Matchbox movie. The film will be live-action, and based on the famous line of toy cars. There is no release date for the movie at this time, nor is there any info on the plot.

Toy brand Mattel has plans to use its iconic Matchbox die-cast toy car line as the subject matter for new live-action movie — and, the brand announced on September 17, WWE superstar-turned-Hollywood actor John Cena has been given the lead role.