Amazon is in development on a live-action series of beloved animated series “Jem And The Holograms,” TheWrap has learned.
Amazon MGM has closed a deal with Hasbro Entertainment to revive the 1980s cartoon with a live-action adaptation hailing from Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan’s Kilter Films (“Westworld,” “Fallout”).
Joy, who was recently tapped to direct the first episode of Amazon’s “Fourth Wing” TV adaptation, will executive produce alongside Nolan and Athena Wickham via Kilter Films as well as Hasbro Entertainment’s Gabriel Marano.
The news of the adaptation comes as “Jem And The Holograms” celebrates its 40th anniversary. The series first launched in 1985 and quickly outperformed several notable animated shows of decade, including “Transformers” and “He-Man.”
The series centers on record company owner Jerrica, who moonlights as Jem, the leader of rock band Jem and The Holograms. The series often featured music videos, including its theme song “Truly Outrageous.”
The show aired its finale in 1988, and remained among the top three most-watched syndicated kids’ programs throughout the ’90s. To this day, the series remains celebrated with album releases, a comic book series and JemCon, a fan-run convention now in its 20th year.
Joy, who served as the showrunner for “Westworld,” has partnered with Amazon for several adaptations, including “Fallout,” which was adapted from the best-selling video game. Joy serves as an executive producer for “Fallout” and directed an episode.
In addition to Joy directing an episode of “Fourth Wing,” Joy, Nolan and Wickham are also attached to executive produce “Fourth Wing.”
