‘The Panthers’the famous spy franchise, will gain a new series for pre-teens set in Brazil, a partnership between Sony Pictures Television Kids and Floresta, with the support of Sony Pictures Television.
According to Deadline, the Brazilian actress and screenwriter Suzana Pires (‘Rising Sun’) will be responsible for collaboration on live-action in Portuguese.
The story revolves around three pre-teens from different backgrounds and realities: they are selected by a talent scout for their special abilities to enter the Academy of Angels, a secret spy school.
In each episode, the ‘The Panthers’ They’ll solve crimes and save the world, all while navigating the challenges of their first year of spy school. The stories will combine real, relatable and sometimes absurd stories with elements of fun and wish fulfillment.
“We are excited to bring this incredible Sony intellectual property to a new generation”he said Joe D’AmbrosiaEVP and General Manager of SPT – Kids.
“We promise an unmissable suspense narrative, faithful to the show’s original premise: mystery, adventure, comedy and empowered young women who juggle homework, softball practice, teenage life and the mission to save the world.”
Suzana Pires was also excited about the project:
“When Thiago Teitelroit (Floresta) and Sony invited me to adapt Charlie’s Angels for Brazil, I could only respond with a resounding yes. We will deliver elaborate spy plots, lots of adventure with an essential touch of comedy and a twist in the story. A great piece of Latin entertainment for everyone to enjoy.”
