"After seeing Bob Trevino Likes It [Laymon's recent Sundance flick] and the specificity and emotional depth that Tracie brings to her characters, I knew that she was the perfect person to develop Tony the Tattooed Man,"
"It's a story that feels especially relevant today, one that explores looking beyond first impressions and leading with empathy."
"I was immediately drawn to Tony the Tattooed Man from the minute I saw his name and then learned about his short-lived journey as a discontinued toy,"
"His story is a reminder of the healing power of second chances and not judging a book - or a person - by their co"
Mattel is developing a live-action film based on the 1992 Tony the Tattooed Man toy. The original toy was withdrawn after parents complained because it allowed children to cover a nearly nude figure in tattoos and to apply tattoos to themselves. Mattel has partnered with director Tracie Laymon and promoted the project as exploring empathy, second chances, and looking beyond first impressions. Company leadership cited Laymon's emotional specificity as a fit for the story. The toy's obscurity, commercial failure, and rarity among collectors make the adaptation a risky and unusual attempt to generate a cinematic hit.
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