"What is she thinking" - Netizens troll as Ayo Edebiri is in talks to star in & write a live-action ‘BARNEY’

Remember Barney & Friends, the show so many of us grew up watching? The lovable purple dinosaur and his young friends taught us valuable lessons through song and dance. While an animated version continues to entertain kids today, it looks like the franchise might also be getting a new live-action movie by A24!

According to recent reports, Ayo Edebiri is in talks to star in and write a live-action Barney movie for A24, with Daniel Kaluuya set to produce. The news has taken the internet by surprise and amusement, as no one ever expected to hear Barney the Dinosaur and A24 in the same sentence!

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Hilarious Internet Reactions

Netizens were thoroughly amused by the news of the new Barney movie. Let’s check out some of the funniest reactions!

"What is she thinking," a user questioned.

Users can't seem to decide which part to question Ayo Edebiri about—whether to make a Barney movie, opt for live-action over animation, or bring the idea to A24 in the first place.

"This about to be the most horrifying kids film of all time 😭," said another.

A24 is known for making some of the scariest movies in recent years, like Midsommar and Hereditary. So if that's the case, what exactly will they turn a beloved children's character like Barney the Dinosaur into?

"Live-action" (via @SaltyBuc91 / X)

Wait a minute, when they say "live-action," does that mean there’s going to be a lot of "action" in the movie where no enemy gets to "live?" Looks like we might be about to see a whole new side of Barney the Dinosaur!

"This is either gonna heal childhoods or ruin them forever," commented a user.

Barney the Dinosaur has been a beloved childhood memory for many. But given A24’s reputation for crafting some of the most unique and often terrifying storylines, could this mean Barney is about to become a child’s worst nightmare instead?

"Barney bout to have a 30-minute dialogue scene about capitalism 💀," another pointed.

Barney & Friends has always taught children valuable lessons through song and dance. But with A24 involved, they might just tackle the pros and cons of complex topics like capitalism. Wonder what that dance would look like!

Angry Barney (via @biginqueens / X)

Now that would be an interesting storyline - Barney finally losing patience with kids not listening to him and taking matters into his own purple hands!

Well Ayo Edebiri, you’ve officially piqued everyone’s curiosity, as now people can’t wait to see what an A24-produced Barney movie will look like. So go ahead, surprise us!