Universal Developing New & Thrilling ‘Archie’ Movie

Comic book fans were treated to news that Archie and his friends will be heading to the big screen. Spider-Verse franchise producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the duo behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street will be developing the movie. DC Studios writer and comic book author Tom King will write the script. Lord and Miller said to Variety, “We are longtime fans of Archie, Veronica, Betty and the gang in all of their iterations. When we heard Tom King’s take on the classic material, we instantly thought it made sense as an event movie for all audiences – both lifelong fans and a whole new generation. We’re so excited to bring these beloved characters to the big screen.” The soon-to-come developing project will be a live-action film. Plus, the movie will be produced Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater, Aditya Sood, and Emma Watts. The important question is, will we be treated to a cinematic masterpiece like The Lego Movie? Or will it fall down the rabbit hole as another cash grab? For now, plot details ar