Zoya Akhtar filmmaker will collaborate with OTT streamer for live-action action music films based on Archie Comics characters – Archie Andrews.
The film titled ‘The Archies’ and will be arranged in the 1960s India.
Akhtar, director of critical hits such as ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ and ‘Gully Boy’, will lead the coming story that will introduce Riverdale’s teenager to India.
The previous filmmaker worked with the OTT giant when he directed a short film for the ‘lust’ ‘story’ (2018) and ‘ghost stories’ (2020).
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The new project will be produced by Akhtar and Reema Kagti for Tiger babies and also Indian Graphics.
“I am very happy to have the opportunity to bring Archies to life.
It is most of my childhood and my teenager.
The character of iconic and loved globally, which is also why I am a little nervous.
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“I have to make sure the film is amazed nostalgia generations that grow on comics and resonate with young adults today,” said Akhtar.
Tai-sir on his social media handle, he shared interesting news and said, “Archie and the crew will go down and desi!”
The news was warmly welcomed by Biggies Bollywood including Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and more.
