The classic Hasbro board game Clue will be getting an animated series, developed by FOX Entertainment, Entertainment One (eOne), and Bento Box Entertainment. The show is to be co-produced by FOX Entertainment, eOne and Bento Box Entertainment, which also will serve as the animation studio.
“‘Colonel Mustard…In the Conservatory…With the lead pipe.’ By just hearing these colorful phrases alone, you immediately know what they mean — leaving no mystery as to why Clue is one of the most beloved board games-turned-IP of all time. We couldn’t be more excited to develop it as an animated series along with eOne and Bento Box,” said Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment of FOX Entertainment.
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Pancho Mansfield, eOne’s President of Global Scripted Programming, adds, “We’re thrilled to team up once again with our great partners at FOX and Bento Box on this exciting new series. Clue is an iconic whodunit property that exudes mystery and intrigue, and has fans all over the world. We can’t wait to share our reimagined animated version with audiences.”
Launched in 1949, Clue was adapted for film in 1985 by director Jonathan Lynn, producer Debra Hill, and writers Lynn and John Landis. The now cult classic stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren. Over the last few years, a live-action remake of the film has been announced as in development with Ryan Reynolds set to star. Deadpool writing team Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are collaborating on the script.
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