Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Shutters Unscripted Unit, Develops Lily Collins-Led Polly Pocket Film

Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoon's media company backed by Candle Media, is closing its unscripted division following major leadership changes but will continue focusing on scripted content and its successful Reese’s Book Club initiative. Meanwhile, Hello Sunshine is co-developing a live-action Polly Pocket film with Mattel Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, starring and produced by Lily Collins. Lena Dunham was initially attached to write and direct the Polly Pocket project but exited in mid-2024, with screenwriters Jordan Weiss and Dan Brier now penning the script. The film aims to revive the iconic 1989 micro-doll brand, which Mattel reintroduced in 2018, and is part of Mattel Studios' broader slate that includes Masters of the Universe and Matchbox films planned for 2026 release. Producers include Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Robbie Brenner, with executive production by Emily Ferenbach. Despite production progress, casting beyond Collins and a release date have yet to be announced.