Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is set to collaborate with streamer Netflix for a live-action musical film based on Archie Comics character Archie Andrews. Netflix is partnering with Archie Comics for the film, which has been titled The Archies and will be set in 1960s India, the streaming service said in a statement. The filmmaker previously worked with Netflix when she directed short films for anthology films Lust Stories (2018) and Ghost Stories (2020). Archie Comics CEO/Publisher Jon Goldwater said he feels proud that the Archie Comics characters and stories continue to resonate with fans globally, especially in India. "With Archie Comics, Graphic India and Tiger Baby, we have an extraordinary opportunity to recreate the world of Archie comics, this time as a live action musical.

Source: The Telegraph November 11, 2021 11:12 UTC