A live-action, theatrical film based on the iconic Archie Comics characters, in full Bollywood style, is in the works. The Bollywood film will reimagine the classic characters Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, Moose and Jughead as Indians and will feature all the classic elements of the hugely popular comic book series.
Archie Comics, in partnership with Graphic India is in the initial stages of developing a modern, entertaining screenplay that would resonate with longtime Archie fans in India and beyond.
Archie Comics has already been revived as a TV series, Riverdale, which premiered in 2017. It’s a darker tale featuring the beloved characters in the fictional town of Riverdale.
The company has also recently announced with Netflix the upcoming Untitled Sabrina Series.
Archie Comics have sold over 2 billion copies worldwide and are published in over 17 languages in over 55 countries.
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