AwesomenessTV's live-action re-imagining of the classic cartoon character Richie Rich will start streaming on Netflix early next year.
Starring Jake Brennan, Joshua Carlon, Jenna Ortega, Lauren Taylor, Kiff VandenHeuvel and Brooke Wexler, the half-hour series is about the richest kid in the world.
"After making a trillion dollars by inventing and selling a cool new green technology, Richie moves into a decked-out mansion and instantly starts living the most awesome life ever," a synopsis said. "The 21-episode series follows his adventures, from exploring Antarctica, making a movie with his friends and meeting famous celebrities. There'’s never a dull moment in Richie'’s new life."
Brian Robbins, Tim Pollock and Jeff Hodsden are the executive producers on Richie Rich. Robbins, co-founder and chief executive officer of AwesomenessTV, previously created Smallville, Varsity Blues and All That. Pollock and Hodsden, who also serve as show runners for Richie Rich, include among their credits Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, The Suite Life on Deck and A.N.T. Farm.