Quinta Brunson is officially set to star as Betty Boop in a brand new film exploring the origin and evolution of the legendary cartoon icon.

BREAKING: Quinta Brunson is officially set to star as Betty Boop in a brand new film exploring the origin and evolution of the legendary cartoon icon.

The movie is being developed alongside Max Fleischer’s grandson and will reportedly tell the story of Betty Boop through the perspective of her creator while diving into the rise of early animation and how the character became one of the most recognizable pop culture figures ever created.

With Quinta Brunson leading the project and Betty Boop finally returning in a major modern adaptation, this honestly feels like one of the most unexpected and fascinating animation projects announced in a long time.