‘Flashdance’: ‘Dear White People’s Justin Simien Set to Direct Reboot Series!!

Paramount+ has announced that Dear White People’s Justin Simien is set to adapt and direct their series reboot of Flashdance, a classic musical film from 1983. The original hit film follows a younger dancer (Jennifer Beals) who works in a steel mill while dreaming of becoming a professional ballerina. While information about the reboot of Flashdance is still scarce, the series will stay true to … Continue reading ‘Flashdance’: ‘Dear White People’s Justin Simien Set to Direct Reboot Series!!

A ‘Flashdance’ TV Series Reboot is in the Works at Paramount+!!

CBS All Access is soon to be rebranded as Paramount+, and what better way to guide that rebranding into an ocean of success than a Flashdance reboot? The streamer has greenlit a TV series adaptation of the 1983 hit film, which made megastars out of Jennifer Beals, steel mills, and wide-necked sweaters. As reported by THR, the series is being written by Tracy McMillan (Good … Continue reading A ‘Flashdance’ TV Series Reboot is in the Works at Paramount+!!