Tracee Ellis Ross has definitely heard the unbridled requests for her to play Ms. Frizzle in a live-action version of “Magic School Bus.” The buzz began back in May when a Twitter user Josh Gwynn first suggested that she’d make the perfect version of the teacher. After months, Ross finally responded Friday on Twitter to the flood of fan support for her to take on the role. She’s read the tweets, saw the fan art, and she is definitely curious about what the hype is about.
…now what's this I hear about some of you wanting me to play Ms. Frizzle on The Magic School Bus? Tell me more…
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) July 14, 2017
Unfortunately, Netflix has already slated the old cartoon classic for an animated revival and brought on “Saturday Night Live” comedian Kate McKinnon to voice the lead.
But if “Spider-man” and “Batman” can reboot every few years, why not this?
Fans were undeterred by the reality that it might not happen, and if anything, only had renewed hope after her post. There’s even fan art.
You can't tell me Tracee Ellis Ross wouldn't be the best live action Mrs. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus. pic.twitter.com/qrA1u8Ejhr
— Josh Gwynn (@RegardingJosh) May 18, 2017
Look, @TraceeEllisRoss is the Ms. Frizzle we deserve. ?✨? pic.twitter.com/4WdKDT5nJY
— /rā•vē•rā/ (@raveyrai) July 6, 2017
I think that you should have a Black Muslim assistant teacher in the film (played by me obviously) and @ava should direct
— Blair Imani (@BlairImani) July 14, 2017
…now what's this I hear about some of you wanting me to play Ms. Frizzle on The Magic School Bus? Tell me more…
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) July 14, 2017
✨? ✨ we gotta make this happen! pic.twitter.com/QOYpH5ao8k
— Killing me smalls® (@TheFrooster) May 19, 2017
Now that us fans have your attention… we need you to be in The Magic School Bus as Ms. Frizzle so our lives can be LIT pic.twitter.com/J70GszlAYK
— Tracee Ross Lately (@TraceeJoyLately) July 14, 2017
Oh please pretty please!!!!!!!! That show made me the nerd I am today. I can only imagine how many black and brown girls you would impact! pic.twitter.com/5CTbUJy7ST
— Josie Lynn (@LoveNJosie) July 14, 2017
Alright, Hollywood, you’ve heard the people speak. Now which studio is gonna make this happen?
