“The Magic School Bus,” based on the Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole, was a popular animated TV show in the 1990s. The educational series follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as the go on field trips in their yellow school bus that transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard.
In addition to starring, Banks will also produce the film with Max Handelman for Brownstone Productions, as well as Scholastic Entertainment’s president and chief strategy officer Iole Lucchese and senior VP and general manager Caitlin Friedman, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel for Marc Platt Productions. Alison Small will serve as executive producer for Brownstone Productions.
“We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle and her zest for knowledge and adventure in a fresh new way that inspires the next generation of kids to explore science and supports the dedicated teachers who help make science real and accessible for young learners every day,” Lucchese said in a statement.
Ryan Christians from Marc Platt Productions will oversee production with Sara Scott and Lexi Barta fromLily Tomlin starred as Ms. Frizzle in the PBS animated TV series, which aired for 18 consecutive years in the U.S. and has been broadcast in more than 100 countries. winning an Emmy, Annenberg Award and National Education Association Award. An animated sequel to the original series, “The Magic School Bus Rides Again,” featuring Kate McKinnon as Ms.
This is outrage for children! Miss Frizzle is smart and hero. Thumbs also down!
Why not a woman of color instead? So many perfect candidates to choose from. So disappointing.
The thing is, Tracee Ellis Ross actually has the perfect energy for it.
Nope
No offense to Elizabeth Banks or Tracey Ellis Ross but I really think Kate McKinnon from SNL would be more suited for the role. The amount of funny characters she's created on SNL I think she could really pull off a believable Ms. Frizzle
Another show/movie for her to f... up, lovely. The epitomy of a disingenuous smile....
Yuk. Ew. Awful casting.
They wayyyyy missed the mark one. Elizabeth Banks rules but TraceeEllisRoss would have been the best choice, with LilyTomlin a close 2nd.
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BillyJoeSingh Honestly not a bad choice but also why?!!!! This was not a movie we needed
Who asked for a Magic School movie anyway?
NOBODY asked for this
I woulda took TraceeEllisRoss or Beyoncé BLM
Tracee Ellis Ross would like a word.
No one wants to see this if it isn't TraceeEllisRoss
Black, white, or other...I can think of waaay more people who would be a better fit for this role than Elizabeth Banks. Starting with TraceeEllisRo carlahall and Helena Bonham Carter. How could they get this so wrong? MagicSchoolBus Fail
Elizabeth Banks is getting this money through producing, too. Not surprising.
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Boo! Boo I say!!
Absolutely not. No no no.
Just a reminder that Banks is a far left Democrat who despises conservatives and President Trump. Calling Conservatives vile names and mocking the President in video.....make it flop....
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Ain’t shit frizzy bout her 😡
but mrs frizzle is a lesbian :(
Ffs you had Tracee right there!!!!!!
Why?
Nah... Y'all need to tag the actually people in charge UniversalPics ... TraceeEllisRoss is right there!
Now TraceeEllisRoss was at the top of the list... I would accept Sarah Paulson as a distant 2nd.. READ THE ROOM
no.
fuuccccccccck NO TRACI.....
TRIFLING!!!!!!!!!!
We wanted TraceeEllisRoss
She doesn’t have the energy and vibe Ms Frizzle gives I’m sorry! You don’t need to always cast yourself in a movie you’re producing tbh
This is terrible already
TERRIBLE
This is RACISM
And now nobody will see it and they will lose money.. 2nd time she’s been attached to bad casting decisions...
I won’t except this, I want Tracee.
The redheads ain’t mad about this one? Where the gingers at? They had all smoke for Ariel! Where y’all at now?
I really wanna know how she continues to be casted in certain roles and the movies flop. Power rangers, Charlie’s angels...like sis.
Kate McKinnon should've gotten redemption after that botched reboot series
ok but she played effie alreadtv
Didn’t she just mess up Charles’s angels, so now she going mess up magical school bus my childhood.
boring
Soooo y’all just forgot about Tracee Ellis Ross 🤔🧐
Excuse you?!
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Lily tomlin tho... she could still do it
Oooh, can't wait to not take my nephews and niecessssss..! 😍🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I would have listed off about four dozen other actresses before I got to Elizabeth Banks for Ms. Frizzle. Peculiar casting choice?
Yawn
Wasn’t Kate McKinnon up for this role?
Bryce Dallas Howard was right fucking there!!!!!!!!! This pretty ass redhead ginger was right fucking here. Yall fumbled
no thx
So her portrayal in The Hunger Games series was that good?
We good love, enjoy! We’d prefer:
Did you forget Tracee Ellis Ross exists?
Yeah, I mean I guess they want star power. I don’t know if I necessarily see what E. Banks brings to this movie besides that. Don’t get me wrong, she can be really funny, but I just imagine there’s a more appropriate actress for this role.
No thanks.
Cool. So y'all passed over Tracee for this? Can we please stop using mayonnaise in all of our food, and add some seasonings?
No thanks
They not only fucked this up, but they waited too long and now Little Richard is dead so we won't get a GOAT theme song. I hate Hollywood so much.
ugh she has nowhere near the personality nor the fun. what bullshit casting
fuckin lame
BOOOOO🍅🍅🍅🍅
HELLO?!?!?!?!!!!?!!?!!!
We wanted TraceeEllisRoss tho
I’m so disappointed
Wait so no TraceeEllisRoss
No thanks
Yo ramencult wtf they stole your part
WHY. WHO SASKED FOR HER?1
Did Tracie Ellis Ross move to Mars?
eeeharmon how random
RachelTrue , TraceeEllisRoss , IAmCreeSummer TAKE YOUR PICK! They all have the energy, spirit, and acting chops necessary to play the enthusiastic educator, Ms. Frizzle
Yes! Ms. Frizzle always reminded me of Effie Trinket in some ways, which she played perfectly.
Magic school bus is racist. The teacher is white. Clearly it’s oppressive.
No.
Not after how she ruined the Charlize angels franchise don’t ruin ms frizzle too 😩
We literally have TraceeEllisRoss
We asked for TraceeEllisRoss!!!!
flop
Boooooooooooooooo!!!!
Cancelled before it started smh . We love you Ms. Ross
Noooo
This was TraceeEllisRoss ‘ role to play. Pass!
Boooooooooooooo
briawnajean you would’ve been a way better choice IMO!
But... everything Elizabeth has been in lately has failed.
No. GODDAMNIT NO.
Whatttt? Absolutely not.
NO.
NOPE! Y’all really had Tracee Ellis Ross RIGHT THERE 😭
The whites stay missing.
She can play Ms. Johnson when this gets picked up.
This was a miss.
Who is she again
TraceeEllisRoss wasn’t available ? I’m so tired of Hollywood....
Eww. Who decided this? Have they seen Ms. Frizzle?
so, not only did Universal snub Tracie Ellis Ross...they didn't even attempt to hire a natural red headed actress?
we don't want her
WAS TRACEE ELLIS ROSS NOT FREE?
When Tracee Ellis Ross is sitting right there? Keep it
Snooze 😴
Hell I would’ve picked Lady Gaga myself...
Uhhhh what? Why?
May the knowledge be ever in your favor
Love me some Elizabeth ❤
LOL this is exactly how we know the animation voice actor switching is bullshit
She can't pull it off
Swing and a miss....
Wow, that's not great.
TraceeEllisRoss exists, she was literally right there
This was a great choice y’all doing too much..
Acting like Lily Tomlin isn't young enough to play Ms. Frizzle
Nope
NOPE!
No original ideas out there? No?
Pagmyst Jesus Christ no! My fears are coming true!
Both Alex Kingston and Lily Tomlin would be better choices.
you ruined it w/ the reboot already. stop making live action remakes & reboots
Pagmyst Ohhhhh I'm keen to see what she does with it she has the effervescent for it like she had with Effire Trinket in 'Hunger Games' so I reckon she can pull it off. Not gonna lie was pulling for Helena Bonham Carter or Tracee Ellis Ross but I like to be suprised!
Oh wow... I remember coming home from school and eating snacks while watching Magic school bus followed by DragonBallz ! With commercial breaks 😅
Bet this movie will be under 60% on rotten tomatoes when it comes out
I like how Elizabeth Banks always plays characters that are shrill and significantly less attractive than the characters she could be playing
Not really feeling this casting. Banks can be a great actress, but I can still see Helena Bonham Carter as Ms. Frizzle.
I love this woman
Damnit!! I wanted to write this film but have Tracee Ellis Ross play Ms. Frizzle.
Kate McKinnon looks identical and is a much better actor, but ok.
Y’all mfs had TraceeEllisRoss right there
Young Barbara Streisand would've been perfect for this.
She's still bank.
Omg Elizabeth Banks Stans Needed
Oh she’s so great. We all remember how amazing Charlie’s Angels was. Wait, what? That was a joke of a film barely worth mentioning? Oh my mistake, let’s pretend that didn’t happen
This is exciting! Sounds like it's going to be a MAGICAL Bus ride :D But seriously, Elizabeth Banks will do incredibly in this role!
Boooo This was made for Tracie Ellis Ross
The wrong spelling is STILL in the headline. 🤦🏻♂️
quick fix good job lol
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