A new take on Josie and the Pussycats is officially in development at Sony Pictures. The project aims to revisit the property, which originated as an Archie Comics series and a Hanna-Barbera cartoon before its 2001 live-action musical comedy adaptation.
According to a report from The InSneider, producer Marc Platt is attached to the project. Platt was also involved in the production of the 2001 film, which has gained a significant cult following in the years since its initial theatrical release. The deal to secure the rights was finalized following Platt’s involvement, working alongside Archie Comics head Jon Goldwater.
The 2001 version of Josie and the Pussycats followed a girl band that finds themselves at the center of a conspiracy involving subliminal messages hidden in pop music. While the original film struggled at the box office, its legacy has grown through home media and dedicated fan communities, including the Josie and the Podcats podcast.
What to Expect from the Reboot
Details regarding the direction of this new project remain scarce. It is currently unknown if the studio intends to maintain the continuity of the 2001 film or if this will be a complete reimagining of the source material. Given the property’s history across comics and animation, there is plenty of room for a fresh creative approach.
The development of this reboot marks a return to a title that has remained a point of interest for fans of early 2000s cult cinema. As Sony moves forward with the project, audiences will be watching to see how the studio updates the band’s journey for a modern era.
Source: Dark Horizons
