Following the announcement last fall, Netflix has brought online the trailer for their new series, “Richie Rich,” based on the classic Harvey Comics character. Check it out in the player below!
From AwesomenessTV, “Richie Rich” is a series 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. 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.
The series stars Jake Brennan (“Dark Skies”), Joshua Carlon, Jenna Ortega, Lauren Taylor, Kiff VandenHeuvel (Star Trek Into Darkness) and Brooke Wexler.
“Richie Rich” was first created as part of the Harvey Comics line back in 1953 where he was published alongside the likes of “Casper the Friendly Ghost,” “Little Dot,” “Sad Sack”, and “Baby Huey.” The character was previously adapted both into an animated series and into a live-action feature film on two separate occasions.
Brian Robbins, Tim Pollock and Jeff Hodsden are executive producers. Robbins, co-founder and CEO of AwesomenessTV, created “Smallville,” “Varsity Blues” and “All That,” among others. Pollock and Hodsden, who also serve as showrunners, include among their credits Disneys “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” “The Suite Life on Deck” and “A.N.T. Farm.” Additionally, AwesomenessTVs Shauna Phelan and Joe Davola are executive producers on the series.
All 21 first season episode will be available on the streaming service this Friday, February 20.
