'Barney' film could explore dark side of famous song

Barney the Purple Dinosaur and Chica attend the NBC Universal VIP party. (Lyle A. Waisman/FilmMagic)

Everybody's favorite purple dinosaur could soon be heading for the big screen.

"Black Panther" and "Get Out" star Daniel Kaluuya is in talks to produce a reimagined Barney live-action film.

The adaptation was announced last year.

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Kaluuya hopes to get the classic song "I Love You, You Love Me" stuck in audiences' heads once again - but this time with a twist.

The actor says he wants to explore the dark side of the famous song - giving it a tragic spin.

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