May 20, 2026 9:30am PT

Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fleischer Studios and Fifth Chance Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

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Quinta Brunson is stepping into the world’s most famous flapper.

The “Abbott Elementary” creator and Emmy winner will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film adaptation of the nearly century-old animated icon, Variety has learned exclusively. Brunson’s company, Fifth Chance Productions, has partnered with Mark Fleischer, grandson of Betty Boop creator Max Fleischer, and Fleischer Studios on the project, which is currently in development and overseen by Fifth Chance’s head of creative affairs, Erin Wehrenberg.

Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in 'Betty Boop' Feature Film From Fleischer Studios and Fifth Chance Productions (EXCLUSIVE)