Did you seeBe Kind Rewind? Goodness, I love that movie. Directed byMichel Gondryand starringJack BlackandYasiin Bey, it’s a piece of quirky, magical-realist heaven, in which a band of misfits comes together to remake their favorite movies with delightfully handmade props, amateur actors, and tons of spirit. What if you took that premise, turned it into a series, and made it solely aboutThe Goonies? Then you might have something close to a very intriguing pilot in the works at Fox.
Deadline reports that the as-of-yet untitled pilot, written bySarah Watson(The Bold Type), is about a woman named Stella Cooper who scurries back home to her hometown after failing to make it in New York City. After finding a gig substitute teaching, she meets three unique students with a unique dream: To remakeThe Goonies, the 1985 family adventure cult classic starringSean Astinand an incredible ensemble cast of youngsters, with only their own, limited resources. She joins them on the project, and everyone finds a jolt of inspiration, hope, joy, and revitalization: All through the power of amateur storytelling – perhaps also inspired the story behind the documentaryRaiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made.
No cast has been announced yet, butGreg Mottola(Superbad) will be directing Watson’s script. Mottola and Watson will also be producing, alongsideGail Berman, who runs the production company SideCar alongside Watson. And here’s the kicker: The creative team met up with representatives fromSteven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Warner Bros, includingGooniesdirectorRichard Donnerand his wife and producing partnerLauren Shuler Donner, to discuss clearing the rights for theGooniesproperty and being involved creatively. And everyone said yes! So for fans clamoring for aGooniessequel/remake, this series might be a cooler, more fascinating take on the return to its mythology – particularly given that the Donners and Spielberg are all on board. Could some returning cast member cameos be far behind?
If you haven’t seenThe Gooniesin awhile, there’s a trailer below to jog your memory/hype you for how they’re gonna remake key sequences for the show. For more on upcoming Fox shows, here’s our review ofLEGO Masters. Plus, an interview withDeputystarStephen Dorff.
