All the 90s children can get able to go on a nostalgia experience as Archie Andrews and his mates are coming again, however with a twist. The Archies universe is getting an Indian adaptation which is helmed by Zoya Akhtar. The movie options an ensemble solid together with debutants Agastya Nanda (Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson), Suhana Khan (Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter), and Khushi Kapoor (Sridevi’s daughter). The first look of the movie was launched by Netflix on Saturday.
Sharing the teaser on Twitter, Netflix wrote, “The sun is out, the news is out! Come meet your new friends. Presenting to you the cast of The Archies, directed by the fantastic Zoya Akhtar.” The Archies is ready to be a musical set within the 60s.
All three kids appear to be their comics counterparts, however with noticeable tweaks. Suhana sports activities lengthy black hair, like Veronica, whereas Khushi sports activities bangs. Agastya did not have Archie’s well-known purple hair, however he did seem to have had his locks curled within the character’s type with a slight purple tinge.
The official logline of the movie reads, “A musical experience bursting with youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves and everything young adult, still promises to have something for every generation. We can’t wait to see the new kids on the block!” The announcement video has a music monitor by Ankur Tiwari taking part in within the background.
Suhana’s performing debut has lengthy been rumoured. She first spoke about her ambitions in a 2018 Vogue interview. “I do not suppose there was anyone second after I determined. Since I used to be younger, I’d do all these accents and impressions. But my mother and father solely realized I used to be severe about performing after they noticed a efficiency of mine for the primary time. I used to be taking part in Miranda in a college efficiency of The Tempest,” she stated.
Khushi Kapoor in a nonetheless from The Archies teaser. (photograph: Netflix)
Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor in The Archies. (Photo: Netflix)
The Archies started manufacturing in April, and producer Reema Kagti shared a slate from the primary day of shoot, writing on Instagram, “Archie’s shoot starts, Tiger Baby’s first solo production #partnerincrime @zoieakhtar @Netflix.”
Zoya Akhtar had earlier stated that the comedian has been a part of her childhood and teenage years. “I’m tremendous excited to have the prospect to carry The Archies to life. It was a big a part of my childhood and teenage years. The characters are iconic and globally beloved, which can be why I’m slightly nervous. I’ve to verify the movie stokes the nostalgia of a technology that grew up on the comedian and but resonates with the younger adults in the present day,” Akhtar had stated in a press release.
The Archies, additionally starring Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda will stream on Netflix in 2023.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
