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Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is set to collaborate with an OTT streamer for a live-action musical film based on Archie Comics character – Archie Andrews. The film which has been titled ‘The Archies‘ and will be set in 1960s India.

Akhtar, the director of critical hits like ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ and ‘Gully Boy’, will helm the coming-of-age story that will introduce the teenagers of Riverdale to a new generation in India.

The filmmaker previously worked with the OTT giant when she directed short films for anthology ‘Lust Stories’ (2018) and ‘Ghost Stories’ (2020).

The new project will be produced by Akhtar and Reema Kagti for Tiger Baby as well as Graphic India.

“I am super excited to have the chance to bring The Archies to life. It was a large part of my childhood and teenage years. The characters are iconic and globally loved, which is also why I am a little nervous.

“I have to make sure the film stokes the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic and yet resonates with the young adults today,” Akhtar said.

Taing to her social media handle, she shared the exciting news and said, “Archie and the Crew are about to get Down and Desi!”

The news has been warmly welcomed by Bollywood biggies including Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and many more.