Legendary Pictures is bringing the Magic School Bus to life on the big screen. Elizabeth Banks will take on the role of the iconic Ms. Frizzle in the live-action adaptation, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Directing the film is Rob Letterman, who previously adapted another fan-favorite property with the live-action Detective Pikachu. It's another studio bet that audiences are hungry for live-action takes on beloved animated franchises from the nineties.

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