Chris Rock‘s autobiographical series ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ is being revived – and, this time, as an animated show.
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Today it’s been confirmed that the hit sitcom has been reimagined for an all-new run on both Paramount+ and Comedy Central.
First launched in 2005, the original show- which starred Tyler James Williams, Tichina Arnold, and Terry Crews – ran for four seasons on The CW and earned praise aplenty.
Now, the new incarnation will be helmed by MTV Studios.
Rock is also back in the mix as executive producer (alongside Sanjay Shah, who will serve as showrunner). The comic will also narrate the half-hour adult animation.
Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios said in a statement:
“Chris Rock is one of the most gifted comedians of all time and we’re excited to partner with him, 3 Arts and CBS Studios to bring this to life and welcome it as the next big hit in our expanding arsenal of iconic adult animation that includes smash series such as South Park and the new Beavis and Butt-Head.”
George Cheeks, President & CEO of CBS added:
“A reimagining of this groundbreaking, critically acclaimed series has been a source of creative discussions at our Studio for a long time. It’s exciting to join forces with 3 Arts and the comedic genius of Chris Rock as he expands on his vision of the original show in this innovative new format. This also marks another significant in-house collaboration for CBS with Chris McCarthy and our valued partners at MTV Entertainment Studios as we jointly support this marquee series for Paramount+ and Comedy Central.”
Are you buzzed about the return of ‘Everybody Hates Chris.’
Expect a Fresh Prince joke if Bel Air gets canceled. They’re on the same network!
I wonder about Bel-Air. Sad thing is actors and filmmakers have to start moving on to something else when a project is on hold too long. Bel-Air might be off the table, not that I would miss it. Best thing about it was the music and fashion.
This was/is easily my FAV TV show of alltime But this is a big NO. Cartoon spins NEVER Work.
{This idea only ever works the other way around.}
Good idea. I was just saying the other day that they should of made Fresh prince of bel air a cartoon instead of a reboot.
This will do well if done correctly similar to the same vein as family guy, American dad, etc.