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

Clayton Davis· May 20, 2026 · 4:30 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

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Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star in a feature film adaptation of the iconic character Betty Boop. The project is a collaboration between Brunson's Fifth Chance Productions and Fleischer Studios, overseen by Erin Wehrenberg. This marks Betty Boop's first theatrical appearance in a leading role since the 1930s, exploring her origin and the relationship with her creator, Max Fleischer.

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▪Quinta Brunson will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film adaptation.
▪The film will explore the relationship between Betty Boop's creator, Max Fleischer, and his iconic character.
▪This project marks Betty Boop's first theatrical motion picture appearance in a starring role since the 1930s.

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▪ ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator-star Quinta Brunson to play Betty Boop in new film — NME

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Home Film News May 20, 2026 9:30am PT Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fifth Chance Productions and Fleischer Studios (EXCLUSIVE) By Clayton Davis Plus Icon Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor byClaytonDavis Latest Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess to Host ‘The Tony Awards: Act One’ Pre-Show 31 minutes ago ‘Fallout’ Mounts Emmy Push for Season 2 With Aaron Moten Moving to Lead Among the 37 Submissions Across 25 Categories (EXCLUSIVE) 21 hours ago Tony Nominees Answer One Question: What Would They Bring to Broadway With No Budget Limits? Here Are the Answers 1 day ago See All Quinta Brunson is stepping into the world’s most famous flapper.

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