The Blues Brothers are heading to the small screen in a new series penned by John Belushi's widow Judith Belushi-Pisano and Saturday Night Live writer Anne Beatts. The pilot script is currently being shopped to various Networks.
The Blues Brothers musical duo of Jake and Elwood Blues, made famous by their appearances on SNL and in two feature films, will be recast, with the series taking place just after they both get out of jail. The main plot of the entire series will revolve around Elwood searching for his real father. No casting decisions have been made at this time.
While Universal owns the film rights to the property, Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi-Pisano share the television rights. Dan Aykroyd will only appear on the show via his voice, taking on the unseen role of Jake and Elwood's parole officer.
Judith Belushi-Pisano had this to say about taking on this venture.
The Blues Brothers musical duo of Jake and Elwood Blues, made famous by their appearances on SNL and in two feature films, will be recast, with the series taking place just after they both get out of jail. The main plot of the entire series will revolve around Elwood searching for his real father. No casting decisions have been made at this time.
While Universal owns the film rights to the property, Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi-Pisano share the television rights. Dan Aykroyd will only appear on the show via his voice, taking on the unseen role of Jake and Elwood's parole officer.
Judith Belushi-Pisano had this to say about taking on this venture.
- 8/30/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
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