Paul King, famous for Paddington movies and Wonkais set to direct a new film for Sony Pictures based on the popular Labubu toy line.
Furry monster dolls made in China have become very popular as collectible accessories.
It was announced last month that Sony had acquired the screen rights to develop a film based on the characters.
Hollywood Reporter He revealed that King will direct and produce the film along with Department M and Wenxin She.
All story details have been kept under wraps and it has not been determined whether the film will be live-action or animated.
King’s previous films include: Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), both of which were warmly received by critics and together grossed over $500 million worldwide.
Get out later Wonka (2023), a prequel exploring the origin story of a chocolate inventor starring Timothée Chalamet.
Labubus was originally created by Hong Kong-born illustrator Kasing Leung in 2015.
The creatures were inspired by Nordic mythology for his series of stories monsters, Which were then turned into plush dolls marketed by the toy company Pop Mart.
Characterized by their rabbit-like ears, large eyes, and menacing-looking teeth, they are usually sold in “blind boxes” meaning the exact design is chosen at random and remains a mystery until unwrapped.