Right here he comes, right here comes Velocity Racer, to AppleTV+ it appears.
Selection reported on Wednesday {that a} “Velocity Racer” live-action sequence is being developed for AppleTV+.
J.J. Abrams can be stated to be hooked up as an govt producer, through his Dangerous Robotic manufacturing firm. Although Abrams is extra extensively recognized for his movie work, he is additionally created a lot of widespread tv sequence together with “Misplaced,” “Felicity” and “Alias.”
Work on the Velocity Racer sequence has reportedly been happening for some time, with the staff behind the undertaking stated to additionally embrace Ron Fitzgerald and Hiram Martinez as writers and govt producers.
No actors had been talked about in Selection’s report. A launch date additionally wasn’t talked about.
Velocity Racer originated within the Nineteen Sixties as a manga sequence by Tatsuo Yoshida underneath the title “Mach GoGoGo.” It spawned an anime sequence that debuted within the U.S. in 1967 underneath the Velocity Racer title, after which remakes and even a 2008 live-action movie adopted. The movie was written and directed by The Wachowskis and starred Emile Hirsch within the title function.
The story of Velocity Racer facilities on racing driver Velocity Racer and his race automobile generally known as the Mach 5. Different characters embrace Velocity Racer’s father and automobile builder Pops Racer, in addition to girlfriend Trixie and little brother Spritle. Velocity Racer additionally has a pet chimpanzee generally known as Chim-Chim.
