Netflix will produce the animated series of the classic American TV series "Good Times"

Netflix has announced the green light for an animated series based on Norman Lear's iconic 70s series, Good Times. Created by Carl Jones (The Boondocks), the project is Lear's first animated series and follows the Evans family as they navigate today's world and contemporary social issues.

Just like the original years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family we can keep our heads above the water.

“We cannot think of anything better, at this moment in our culture, than a reinterpretation of Good Times in version animated, ”commented Lear and production partner Brent Miller. “In a year filled with darkness, this is a bright light that we won't soon forget. Thanks, Sony. Thanks Netflix. Bless us all. "

Jones will serve as creator, showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers are Lear and Miller for Act III Productions, Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton and Jeron Smith for Unanimous, Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins for Fuzzy Door.

“It's a dream come true to work with the legendary talents of Norman Lear, Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry,” said Jones. “We are thrilled to carry on the original legacy of Good Times - but now animated and a bit edgy. Let's just say that the fight has just gotten tougher ”.

Jones is best known for his work as co-executive producer of The Boondocks (Adult Swim) - the first Cartoon Network program to win a Peabody Award and be nominated for a NAACP Image Award - and executive producer and lead writer of Black Dynamite (Adult Swim). He also co-created Freaknik the Musical (Adult Swim) and produced and wrote two seasons of Legends of Chamberlain Heights (Comedy Central). Jones wrote for The Jellies! (Adult Swim) with Tyler The Creator and recently concluded The Last O.G. season 3 (TBS) as showrunner.

“It is exciting to collaborate with Norman Lear and help breathe new life into his groundbreaking show Good Times, through the talent and personal stories of Carl Jones and the Unanimous team, ”commented MacFarlane and Huggins. "Animation is the ideal medium by which to reimagine the original show, and through the lens of Carl's cutting and biting humor, audiences will grow to love these classic characters again."

“We are so excited to partner with Netflix on Carl Jones' hilarious and extremely personal reimagination of the beloved series Good times. And with the blue chip production team of Norman Lear, Brent Miller, Seth MacFarlane and Stephen Curry, we know this animated adaptation will live up to the legendary status of the original classic, ”said Glenn Adilman, Sony Pictures Television's EVP for Comedy. Development.

Mike Moon, Netflix Head of Adult Animation, added: “Good times is an iconic series that has transcended generations. We are delighted to partner with this incredible and inspiring creative team of Norman Lear, Carl Jones, Stephen Curry and Seth MacFarlane to bring this timely reimagination to life. ”