A year ago (almost to the day, interestingly enough! We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Taken in context, especially with what he said before, it sounds more like he’s talking about the doom and gloom of the modern world and how something as unapologetically kind and positive like Barney would work in that kind of environment. Daniel Kaluuya spoke with Entertainment Weekly about his vision as a producer of the upcoming live-action film based on everyone's favorite purple dinosaur, Barney. I have no idea why but it feels like that makes sense. Speaking to EW, the project was mentioned and Kaluuy explained why he’s so excited to bring “Barney” to the big screen and why the message of love and kindness feels incredibly important in 2020. "We're excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of 'I love you, you love me' can stand the test of time.". On paper, so to speak, that quote kind of sounds like he’s teasing some kind of gritty Barney reboot about a purple dinosaur in a world where nobody loves anybody, but again, that would be weird. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Related: Black Panther star doesn't want to "think about" sequel without Chadwick Boseman, "Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood," he said. It’s a decidedly strange thing to imagine, as Kaluuya has never really shown that side of himself in a project before. “I thought that was really heartbreaking. ), we reported that Daniel Kaluuya was working on some kind of Barney movie about the purple dinosaur as … Kaluuya offered a similar statement to the one from last year, but it sounds even more oddly dramatic than that one did: Barney taught us, ‘I love you, you love me. 1. National Society Of Film Critics Name ‘Lady Bird’ Best Picture Of 2017. Access the latest edition with a 1-month free trial, only on Apple News+. Is Baz Luhrmann Pulling An Extended Snydercut For ’Australia’ On Hulu? Barney the dinosaur Photo: Vince Bucci (Getty Images) A year ago (almost to the day, interestingly enough! Daniel Kaluuya is probably best known for his role in Jordan Peele’s breakout horror film, “Get Out.” Specifically, it’s the scene where he is going to the sunken place and cries that cemented his status as one of the best performers around. READ MORE: Daniel Kaluuya Is Set To Produce A Feature Film Based On Children’s TV Icon ‘Barney’. Interested in Digital Spy's weekly newsletter? January 8, 2018 4:18 pm. Especially at this time now, I think that's really, really needed.". I thought that was really heartbreaking. Kaluuya, who is also well-known for his lead role in Get Out, said last year that he wanted to bring Barney out of "the shadows". Share On: Tweet. 20. David Cronenberg Shows Up In The Latest ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Trailer Because Why Not? Get Out’s Daniel Kaluuya is ready to provide a live-action Barney film with Mattel, and the premise seems to be a bit “heartbreaking.”Talking to EW, Kaluuya introduced up how Barney, everybody’s favourite purple dinosaur, taught us “I really like you, you’re keen on me. Daniel Kaluuya was born in 1989, so naturally he was the prime age demographic Barney & Friends was targeting in its earliest years. Especially at this time now, I think that’s really, really needed.”, READ MORE: Daniel Kaluuya To Become A Time Traveler In Netflix Sci-Fi Movie ‘The Upper World’. … Kevin Jagernauth. Now, if you’re sitting there, reading this, and scratching your head in disbelief that the man from hard-hitting films such as “Get Out,” “Widows,” and “Queen & Slim” is working on a children’s film about Barney, the purple dinosaur, you aren’t alone. 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For those not familiar with “Barney,” the children’s TV series is iconic for its title character, a huge talking dinosaur that preaches the good word about love and kindness to little kids that are going through everyday troubles. Won’t you say you love me too?’ That’s one of the first songs I remember, and what happens when that isn’t true?” said Kaluuya. Elizabeth Olsen Says Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ Will Tackle The Stigma Of Mental Illness. NEWPAPER24 WORLDNEWS. It feels like there’s something unexpected that can be poignant but optimistic. However, you can’t deny that he’s absolutely right in why “Barney” might be a pretty great addition to the current climate of our society, which is filled with divisive discourse, bigotry, and overall unpleasantness, to put it lightly. Speaking about why he wanted to make a Barney movie, the actor explained to Entertainment Weekly: "Barney taught us, 'I love you, you love me. Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney Film Has a ‘Heartbreaking’ Premise. I have no idea why but it feels like that makes sense. It feels like there’s something unexpected that can be poignant but optimistic. Letitia Wright Says It’s “Strange” To Think About Doing ‘Black Panther 2’ Without Chadwick Boseman. That's one of the first songs I remember, and what happens when that isn't true? ), we reported that Daniel Kaluuya was working on some kind of Barney movie about the purple dinosaur as a “modern-day hero” and questioning whether or not “his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time.” It was unclear just how serious he was being, since it sounded like he was being very serious and it seemed like a weird direction for a movie about Barney. And as was reported a year ago, Kaluuya is onboard to produce a new film based on the beloved character. Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. Won’t you say you love me too?’ That’s one of the first songs I remember, and what happens when that isn’t true? The project was first announced last year and will see the beloved purple dinosaur hit the big screen, with the Black Panther star producing. Daniel Kaluuya has opened up a bit more about the upcoming live-action Barney movie, admitting it is "really, really needed" at the moment. And yet here we are, hearing about it again. Sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox – and don't forget to join our Watch This Facebook Group for daily TV recommendations and discussions with other readers. Related: Margot Robbie is finally, officially confirmed to play Barbie, "I thought that was really heartbreaking. Won't you say you love me too?' Related Posts. Speaking with Kaluuya about Judas And The Black Messiah, Entertainment Weekly took the opportunity to bring up this Barney project and ask Kaluuya what drew him to the dinosaur. Daniel Kaluuya is still making his Barney movie sound weirdly dramatic. Sam Barsanti. I have no idea why but it feels like that makes sense. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. And while he’s kept that up in a number of films over the last few years, the actor is really excited about his upcoming project, “Barney,” based on the children’s show about a big, purple, talking dinosaur.