Everyone loves a Slinky — Tamra Davis included. After making a memorable cameo in “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,” the toy is getting the star treatment in “Slinky,” a movie based on the true story behind its creation. Davis is directing, Variety reports.

“Though the Slinky was created by Richard James, the film will center on his wife Betty James, who took over the struggling business after her husband left her with their six children and a nearly bankrupt company,” the source details. “In an era dominated by male CEOs, Betty James held her own and helped turn the Slinky into a must-have item for kids.”

“I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the story of Betty James; a female inventor, business woman, and dedicated mother who with her husband Dick James invented the Slinky,” Davis said in a statement. “When I read her story I was so inspired by the ups and downs of their rags to riches tale. I had no idea the iconic toy told the story of American innovation, domestic drama, and the rise of the female executive. Betty James’ life is a moment in American history where women proved they could not only survive in the face of despair but flourish when the opportunity presented itself. I immediately connected with Betty James. She was an intrepid woman [whose] goal in life was to create joy and make people happy.”

“P-Valley” and “Dead to Me” are among Davis’ recent TV credits. Her features include “Billy Madison,” “Half Baked,” and “Crossroads.”