Variety has confirmed that Josh Friedman has landed a new job w/ ABC. Along with Drew Barrymore, Leonard Goldman, and Drew’s production company Flower Films – “Charlies Angels” will be returning to prime time.
Josh Friedman, who recently adapted the “Terminator” franchise for his Fox series “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” is onboard to write and exec produce the new “Angels.”
Leonard Goldman was the producer behind the original 70′s series.
I might be in the minority around here but I actually liked the 2 Charlies Angels films. The series success will depend on casting. With Dollhouse out of the way this could be the perfect vehicle to launch Summer Glau into superstardom. Let her play something somewhat different, cast her as the airhead in the group. *Hint Hint Josh*
I hope that Summer gets this role as it is well suited for her talents as an action star and to finally play a “normal” girl. Besides, Josh Friedman thinks very highly of her abilities and casted her first specifically as Cameron on TSCC. I agree that a successful remake of Charlie’s Angels can lead to bigger and better things for Summer. I too enjoyed the last two movies of Charlie’s Angels which made the three starlets into household names. Best wishes to Summer in landing this role if she auditions for it.
These are great news! Summer would be perfect for a role in which she can use her body skills like River in Firefly. Moreover, she will be the head of the three!