Quinta Brunson Says Betty Boop Film Still in Development
The Abbott Elementary star told Good Morning America the film focuses on Betty Boop's creation and a wider era of American animation.
Quinta Brunson said the Betty Boop film she is developing and starring in remains in process, according to deadline.com. She gave the update during an appearance on Good Morning America.
Brunson said the story is not only about Betty herself but about an era of animation, centering on the character's creation and shedding light on a broader part of American history.
She is working on the project with Fleischer Studios, which owns the character created by animator Max Fleischer. Brunson's Fifth Chance Productions is also producing.
Separately, Brunson voices Sherri in The Cat in the Hat, which opens in theaters on November 6, and recently voiced Dr. Fuzzby in Disney's Zootopia 2. Earlier this month, Abbott Elementary, the ABC series she stars in, entered its sixth season.
Quick answers
Who is making the Betty Boop film?
Quinta Brunson is developing and starring in it with Fleischer Studios, which owns the character, and her Fifth Chance Productions is also producing.
What is the Betty Boop film about?
Brunson said it centers on Betty Boop's creation and is not just about the character but about an era of animation.
When does The Cat in the Hat open in theaters?
The Cat in the Hat, in which Brunson voices Sherri, opens in theaters on November 6.