Hulu develops a TV series based on 2020 film The Kid Detective
Hulu has a series adaptation of the 2020 mystery film The Kid Detective in development, according to Variety. Writer-director Evan Morgan is among the executive producers; Adam Brody is not reported to be involved.
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Hulu has a TV series based on the 2020 film The Kid Detective in development, according to a Variety exclusive. The A.V. ClubLC “A TV show adaptation of the 2020 mystery comedy-drama film The Kid Detective is in development at Hulu, according to Variety.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ ColliderN “which is now officially in the works at Hulu, as per an exclusive from Variety.” Read at Collider ↗ Evan Morgan, who wrote and directed the original film, will be an executive producer. The A.V. ClubLC “Evan Morgan, the writer and director of the original R-rated film, will serve as an executive producer.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ ColliderN “Evan Morgan, who wrote and directed the 2020 original, will executive produce the new adaptation” Read at Collider ↗ Alex Berger will write and executive produce; Collider adds that Rachel Kaplan is also an executive producer. ColliderN “alongside Rachel Kaplan and Alex Berger, with the latter also writing.” Read at Collider ↗ The A.V. ClubLC “will write and executive produce the adaptation.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗
The A.V. Club lists Berger's producer credits as The Mentalist, Blindspot, Quantum Leap and CIA. The A.V. ClubLC “Alex Berger, whose producer credits The Mentalist, Blindspot, Quantum Leap, and CIA” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ The logline reads: a missing persons case reopens the childhood murder he never solved, and a washed-up former kid detective gets one last shot at proving his best days aren't behind him. The A.V. ClubLC “a washed-up former kid detective gets one last shot at proving his best days aren’t behind him.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ ColliderN “a washed-up former kid detective gets one last shot at proving his best days aren’t behind him.” Read at Collider ↗ The film starred Adam Brody as Abe Applebaum, a former child detective; Variety reportedly says Brody is not involved in the series, at least for now. The A.V. ClubLC “According to Variety, Brody isn’t involved in the upcoming TV adaptation—not yet, at least.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ ColliderN “Adam Brody was headlining the first Kid Detective as Abe Applebaum” Read at Collider ↗
The A.V. Club says it is unclear whether the series will retell the film's story or use it as a jumping-off point. The A.V. ClubLC “it’s unclear whether the series will rehash the exact storyline or use the movie as a jumping-off point.” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Collider says the film drew a positive response, with an 85% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, and notes it was based on the Encyclopedia Brown books. ColliderN “even earning a "Certified Fresh" 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.”“which itself was based on the Encyclopedia Brown book series.” Read at Collider ↗
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- Concise news item that analyses the logline and what it implies about how closely the series will follow the film.
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- Berger's credits, the film's plot and characters, and Brody's absence.
- Leaves out or plays down
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“the adaptation appears to be sticking closely to the film’s basic premise” — The A.V. Club
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Promotional-style piece that presents the project as a new addition to Hulu's slate, opening with Rivals and pitching it as a replacement for Veronica Mars.
- Emphasis
- Hulu's wider lineup, the film's critical reception and Brody's later success.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention that Brody is reportedly not involved; the article contains unrelated quiz-style promotional text.
- Charged language
- “Perfect 'Veronica Mars' Replacement”“cult classic”“underrated 2020 film”
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“Hulu is officially remaking Adam Brody's cult classic detective story as a brand-new series.” — Collider
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What every side reports
- Hulu has a series adaptation of The Kid Detective in development, per Variety.
- Evan Morgan, writer-director of the 2020 film, is an executive producer.
- Alex Berger writes and executive produces.
- Both quote the same logline.
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The Kid Detective TV show in the works at Hulu
Neutral Straightforward report with mild speculation about the adaptation's approach.
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Hulu Officially Sets Perfect 'Veronica Mars' Replacement With a New Mystery Adaptation
Celebratory Enthusiastic, hype-driven presentation of the series as a coming attraction on Hulu.
Right0 articles
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- 28 Sep 21:35 First The A.V. ClubLC The Kid Detective TV show in the works at Hulu
- 30 Sep 03:00 +29h 25m ColliderN Hulu Officially Sets Perfect 'Veronica Mars' Replacement With a New Mystery Adaptation
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