Literature’s goodest boy is coming back.
Deadline reports that Universal and Mattel are developing a live-action film based on ‘90s PBS children’s series Wishbone. Oscar-winning Green Book producer Peter Farrelly is shepherding the project. Roy Parker will write the screenplay. Robbie Brenner and Kevin McKeon will serve as executive producers on the Mattel side. Lexi Barta will oversee for Universal.
“Our deep library of iconic franchises continues to offer cinematic storytelling opportunities,” Brenner said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be working with Peter Farrelly, Roy Parker, and Universal to take the beloved dog classic into a new direction with a modern reimagination of the franchise.”
Wishbone aired from 1995 through 1997 for 50 episodes. The series followed titular Jack Russell terrier Wishbone as he lives a quiet, happy life with his owner Joe Talbot in Oakdale, Texas. But, like all good doggos, Wishbone yearns for more. “The little dog...
Deadline reports that Universal and Mattel are developing a live-action film based on ‘90s PBS children’s series Wishbone. Oscar-winning Green Book producer Peter Farrelly is shepherding the project. Roy Parker will write the screenplay. Robbie Brenner and Kevin McKeon will serve as executive producers on the Mattel side. Lexi Barta will oversee for Universal.
“Our deep library of iconic franchises continues to offer cinematic storytelling opportunities,” Brenner said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be working with Peter Farrelly, Roy Parker, and Universal to take the beloved dog classic into a new direction with a modern reimagination of the franchise.”
Wishbone aired from 1995 through 1997 for 50 episodes. The series followed titular Jack Russell terrier Wishbone as he lives a quiet, happy life with his owner Joe Talbot in Oakdale, Texas. But, like all good doggos, Wishbone yearns for more. “The little dog...
- 7/15/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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