The beloved children's character returns with Bob the Builder the movieand there are already many exciting updates about the upcoming animated feature. Started in 1999 in the UK, Bob the Builder follows the titular construction worker as he teams up with his anthropomorphized machines to teach teenagers important problem-solving skills. With the common catch phrase “Can we fix it? Yes we can!“, Bob and friends didn't take long to cross the pond, becoming one of the most popular children's shows of the new millennium.
Throughout its long run, and continued into a series of spinoffs, TV movies, and reboots, the popularity of Bob the Builder it hasn't waned, and it's still a viable franchise. Although the 2015 CGI reboot was met with some criticism for its departure from the original, it still managed to run for three seasons before ending. The property was sold to Mattel toy in 2011, again after the incident Barbie smash hit movie, Bob the Builder is the latest in a long line of Mattel products heading to the big screen.
Bob the Builder Movie Confirmed
Jennifer Lopez Produces New Movie Ideally, the new version will focus on the same problem-solving and social skills that made the series such a hit with younger audiences.
Announced with little construction, it was officially confirmed in January 2024 that a Bob the Builder the movie was in the works with several big names already attached. The sudden release of the film also mentioned that Music and film star Jennifer Lopez served as a producer on the projectalthough it is not clear if he will make a statement. In addition, Hamilton star Anthony Ramos has already been cast to play a Latinx remake of Bob.
Screenwriter Felipe Vargas has been tapped to write the new iteration Bob the Builderwhat we will see a new version of the character who works at a construction site in Puerto Rico. Ideally, the new version will focus on the same problem-solving and social skills that made the series such a hit with younger audiences, although it's still unclear what the actual plot will be.
Bob The Builder Movie Cast
Anthony Ramos Stars as Bob
The cast of Bob the Builder the film is rather small, too the only name attached is Anthony Ramos (At the height) who will star in the film as Bob. Ramos' version is the Latinx version of the character, who has been called Roberto in the early press about the new film. Although Jennifer Lopez is listed as a producer on the project, there is no word on whether she will step in and voice her role. As the film is being reimagined, it is unclear if any other regular characters from the series will appear.
Bob the Builder Movie Story
Bob Heads to Puerto Rico for a New Idea
Details about the plot of the movie are almost non-existent at the moment, and the only thing known about the story of the screenwriter Felipe Vargas is that will take place in Puerto Rico. Since Bob the Builder series for young children that focuses on key developmental skills, it's unclear how a big-budget motion picture will be able to incorporate those ideas.
Because the movie is such a big project, Bob's story will need to be much bigger than his usual problem-of-the-week format that made the series so successful. If adaptation calls for nostalgia instead of learning, it may take Bob to find a happy ride and climb to the top. The most likely outcome of Bob the Builder the movie that the character will achieve a balance between the two, just like him PAW Patrol: The Movie.