Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson is going to play Betty Boop!
The 36-year-old multi-talented star will be developing a movie based on the fictional, iconic character.
What will the Betty Boop movie be about?
Variety notes that the film will “The film will “trace the origin and evolution of Betty Boop through the perspective of her creator, Max Fleischer.” Specifically, the film will look closely at the “relationship between the artist and his creation as he navigates the creative and commercial pressures of building one of the world’s first animated icons, particularly as that icon begins to take on a life of its own.”
Quinta Brunson released a statement on the Betty Boop project
“Betty Boop is one of our nation’s most beloved cartoon characters, yet somehow still remains pleasantly niche. She has had a quiet but undeniable impact on culture for nearly a century. After Erin and I met with Mark and learned more about his grandfather’s creation of Betty, I realized there was a much deeper story to tell. One that could be explored in a way that feels refreshing, subversive, and timeless, much like Betty herself,” she shared.
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