‘Jem and the Holograms’ Could Be Making a Live-Action Comeback

The wave of nostalgia did not translate into box office magic lord of the universeBut Amazon isn’t ruling out another attempt at the cartoon-to-live-action formula. This time, it’s a TV show based on a Hasbro property jem and the hologramBut before you roll your eyes and dismiss it outright, consider the team behind it: Kilter Films’ Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, whose other credits include Controversy And done by.

However, this still doesn’t answer the question “who asked for this?” There is a failed live-action Gem attempt in the not-too-distant past, in the form of the ill-fated 2015 film directed by a former director.Wicked John M. Chu

Deadline’s story on the new project describes it as “an advanced take on the beloved 1980s series,” but has no additional details other than the fact that the new gem The series “joins Prime Video’s growing list of female-driven YA/coming-of-age content, including recent breakout closed premises and established hits In the summer I became beautiful, we were liars, and this Guilty Franchise.”

Additionally, Kilter Films is involved in Amazon’s anticipated fourth wing fantasy adaptation, with Joey set to lead the pilot.

What do you think of a new live-action one? jem and the hologram series? Are you excited, or are you considering it “really outrageous” as we speak?

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