Warner Bros., Ryan Gosling's Open Invite developing live-action Flintstones
The project, in early development, would center on a grown-up Bamm-Bamm, with Gosling's Open Invite and Warner Bros. still searching for a writer.
Warner Bros. and Ryan Gosling's production company Open Invite are in early development on a live-action reboot of The Flintstones, according to polygon.com. The film would center on a grown-up Bamm-Bamm.
Gosling and Open Invite partner Jessie Henderson are searching for a writer for the project. No casting or story details have been revealed.
Bamm-Bamm first appeared as a baby in the original 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, as the son of Barney and Betty Rubble. He was depicted as a teenager in The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show in the 1970s and appeared in the 1994 live-action Flintstones movie.
Open Invite is also preparing the romantic drama Love of Your Life, starring Margaret Qualley, Aaron Pierre and Patrick Schwarzenegger, which will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival later this year.
Gosling starred in the lead role of Project Hail Mary earlier in 2026 and is set to appear in Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027, directed by Shawn Levy. In 2028, he is scheduled to make his MCU debut as Ghost Rider, again with Levy.
Quick answers
Is there a release date for the live-action Flintstones movie?
No. The project is in early development, and Warner Bros. and Open Invite are still searching for a writer.
Who is starring in the new Flintstones film?
No casting has been announced. The film will center on a grown-up Bamm-Bamm.
Which studio is making the live-action Flintstones reboot?
Warner Bros. is developing the film with Ryan Gosling's production company Open Invite.