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Sony Revives Charlie's Angels with New Movie from Crazy Rich Asians Writer

Sony Pictures is in early development on a new "Charlie's Angels" feature film. The script will be written by Pete Chiarelli, known for "The Proposal" and "Crazy Rich Asians." The iconic franchise began as a 1970s TV series starring Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Jaclyn Smith. It was later rebooted into a successful 2000 film starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu.

Key Points: New Charlie's Angels Movie in Development at Sony

  • New feature film in early development
  • Pete Chiarelli writing the script
  • Franchise began as 1970s TV series
  • 2000 film was a box office hit
  • Sony Pictures has not officially commented
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New 'Charlie's Angels' movie in the works

Sony Pictures is developing a new Charlie's Angels film, with Pete Chiarelli set to write the script. The franchise began as a 1970s TV series.

"Pete Chiarelli... has been chosen to pen the script. - Variety"

Los Angeles, February 14

Sony Pictures is all set to revive the 'Charlie's Angels' franchise.

As per Variety, the studio is in early development on a new feature version of "Charlie's Angels," the female-fronted 1970s TV crime drama turned big-screen action movie franchise.

Pete Chiarelli, best known for the Ryan Reynolds-Sandra Bullock romantic comedy The Proposal as well as the adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians, has been chosen to pen the script.

'Charlie's Angels', a crime drama about a trio of women working at the Townsend private detective agency, debuted in 1976 and quickly dominated the pop culture conversation. The series originally cast Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith in the leading roles -- and catapulted them into TV history.

Cheryl Ladd joined the show in season 2 and starred through the rest of its 115-episode run. John Forsythe voiced their unseen boss, Charlie Townsend, who directed the operation over the telephone.

At the turn of the century, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu assumed the iconic roles of the crime-fighting angels and launched the franchise into blockbuster territory. The reboot, 2000's "Charlie's Angels," directed by McG, was a major box office success.

Sony is yet to officially make any statement regarding the project.

- ANI

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Aman W
Excited for this! Grew up watching the Cameron Diaz version on cable. It was so stylish and fun. Hope they cast well and keep the spirit of teamwork and girl power. 👍
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Rohit P
Honestly, I'd be more interested if they did an Indian adaptation. Imagine a desi version with three kick-ass actresses solving cases in Mumbai or Delhi! That could be fresh and amazing.
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Sarah B
The writer did Crazy Rich Asians? That gives me some hope. That movie had heart and style. If he can bring that same energy to a fun action franchise, it could work.
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Karthik V
My mom used to talk about the original series with Farrah Fawcett! It's cool how these characters span generations. Hope they do justice to the legacy.
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Nikhil C
Please, no more woke lectures. Just give us a fun, well-made action comedy with great chemistry between the leads. That's all we want. The 2019 reboot tried too hard with the messaging.

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