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Quinta Brunson to Star in First Betty Boop Film

5/21/2026

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Quinta Brunson Revives Boop

Quinta Brunson is developing and starring in a feature-film adaptation of Betty Boop with Fleischer Studios.
Fifth Chance Productions partners with Mark Fleischer, grandson of Max Fleischer, under the oversight of Erin Wehrenberg.
The film will trace Betty Boop’s origin and evolution through Max Fleischer’s perspective, examining his creative and commercial pressures.
The movie marks Betty Boop’s first theatrical starring appearance since the 1930s.

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Brunson Revives Boop

Brunson said the Betty Boop film will offer a refreshing, subversive, timeless take that modernizes the character while honoring its legacy.
Industry observers say the project positions Brunson as a leading creative force, extending her influence from TV to major features.
Mark Fleischer, Max’s grandson, praised Brunson, saying her comedic voice and energy match Betty Boop’s iconic personality.

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Brunson Praises Boop

Betty Boop debuted in Fleischer Studios’ Talkartoons series in 1930.
Her only prior theatrical film role was a monochrome cameo as a cigarette-girl in the 1988 hybrid Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Quinta Brunson described Betty Boop as one of the nation’s most beloved cartoon characters that remains pleasantly niche, highlighting her understated cultural presence.

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Quinta Brunson Revives Boop

Quinta Brunson is developing and starring in a feature-film adaptation of Betty Boop with Fleischer Studios.
Fifth Chance Productions partners with Mark Fleischer, grandson of Max Fleischer, under the oversight of Erin Wehrenberg.
The film will trace Betty Boop’s origin and evolution through Max Fleischer’s perspective, examining his creative and commercial pressures.
The movie marks Betty Boop’s first theatrical starring appearance since the 1930s.

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