Jennifer Lopez to produce Mattel's 'Bob the Builder' movie starring Anthony Ramos

Mattel Films is adapting "Bob the Builder" into an animated movie starring Anthony Ramos and produced by Jennifer Lopez.

Bob the Builder is ready for his big screen debut.

The construction worker with a can-do attitude will be the subject of a new animated feature film from Mattel Films. Jennifer Lopez is producing “Bob the Builder,” while “In the Heights” star Anthony Ramos will voice the title character.

A twist on the long-running children’s series, “Bob the Builder” follows Roberto (aka Bob) who travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job. According to the official logline, audiences will see Bob as he “takes on issues affecting the island and digs deeper into what it means to build. Bob’s journey will celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.” Felipe Vargas is attached to write the screenplay, and a director has not been announced.

“Pairing Anthony and Felipe’s genius vision for the story will capture this beloved character in a manner that audiences who grew up with Bob will recognize, and all-new audiences will enjoy,” said Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films.

Ramos says “Bob the Builder” carries an “important message” to the big screen, adding that elements of the film were inspired by his own life.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/jennifer-lopez-mattel-bob-builder-movie-anthony-ramos-rcna135552

---