Archie Comics and Graphic India have announced plans to develop a Bollywood-style live action film based on the Archie Comics characters, Variety has learned exclusively.The companies touted the production as the first international comic to be translated for Indian screens and said it is in the early stages with an official release date to be announced.
The film will reimagine the classic characters like Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, Moose and Jughead with an Indian cast and will feature all the elements of the comic book series.“We are supremely excited to partner with the great team at Graphic India to bring Archie and his friends to Bollywood,” said Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater.
“Archie’s lasting and growing presence in India made this move the logical next step as our stellar library of characters continues to expand into other media.
It’s a major moment for Archie and its fans around the world.
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