Polly Pocket: Lena Dunham drops out of directing Mattel film

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Lena Dunham has dropped out of directing a film about Polly Pocket dolls, citing the inability to replicate Greta Gerwig's success with Barbie. Despite Dunham's withdrawal, Mattel still hopes to make the Polly Pocket film. Dunham is currently working on a Netflix series called Too Much, based on her life.

Keywords: Lena Dunham, Polly Pocket, Greta Gerwig, Barbie, Mattel, Netflix series

Source: BBC News

Update At: 7/11/2024

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