Quinta Brunson will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film, collaborating with Fleischer Studios and her company, Fifth Chance Productions.
Quinta Brunson to headline 'Betty Boop' movie
May 21, 2026
12:23 pm
What's the storyQuinta Brunson, the creator and Emmy-winning star of Abbott Elementary, is set to develop and star in a feature film adaptation of the iconic animated character Betty Boop, Variety reported.
The project will be produced by Fifth Chance Productions, Brunson's company, in collaboration with Mark Fleischer (grandson of Betty Boop's creator, Max Fleischer) and Fleischer Studios.
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