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Ayo Edebiri Built ‘Barney’ Pitch With Dying Friend: “My Friend For Life”


As Ayo Edebiri takes on a classic children's TV character in A24's 'Barney', it makes sense that she would turn to a childhood friend.

As Ayo Edebiri takes on a classic children’s TV character, it makes sense that she would turn to a childhood friend. That’s my friend for life,” she said, explaining that the pal was the one who suggested the trip after noticing the actress, writer and director was tired. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz has added that the film is “taking a fresh approach” to the character that will be “fun, entertaining and culturally oriented,” emphasizing it “ will not be an odd movie.”

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