In another nostalgic return, Viacom is bringing Rugrats back to both the big and small screen. The company announced on Monday that it is reviving the children’s television series for a 26-episode greenlight at Nickelodeon and a new live-action feature film.
The TV series and movie will include new adventures with the popular original characters Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie and Angelica while also introducing a new world of characters.
Original creators Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain will return for the Nickelodeon series as executive producers. In regards to the film, The Rugrats film is set to be released by Paramount Players on Nov. 13, 2020. Chief operating officer at Viacom Media Networks stated,
“Rugrats is hands-down one of the most celebrated cartoons in TV history, and we are thrilled for a whole new audience to meet these iconic characters in brand-new adventures,” “What was true in 1991 when the original show premiered is still true today: kids are fascinated with the world of babies. We can’t wait for today’s kids to meet Tommy, Chuckie and pals.”
“Now feels like the ideal time to reintroduce this iconic cast of characters to a whole new generation of young fans,” said Brian Robbins, president of Paramount Players. “Kids who grew up with Tommy Pickles and the Rugrats crew will now be able to share that experience with their own children.”
With Double Dare making its return this year, it looks like the former number 1 network for kids is intended to make its return to the forefront.
