The beloved animated series, The Proud Family, has seen a resurgence in popularity with its recent revival, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, on Disney+. For fans who have followed Penny Proud and her family since the early 2000s, the journey has been filled with humor, relatable teenage experiences, and important representation. The original series concluded with The Proud Family Movie, leaving a lasting impact and a desire for more from this vibrant world. Now, it seems there were plans to explore the Proud family in a whole new way: through live-action.
Before the successful launch of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, which brought back the original voice cast including Kyla Pratt and Tommy Davidson, producers were actively brainstorming how to keep the spirit of the show alive. In a recent interview, executive producer Ralph Farquhar shared some exciting insights into these past discussions. According to CinemaBlend, Farquhar and creator Bruce W. Smith pitched various ideas to continue The Proud Family‘s legacy, and one of the most intriguing was a live-action adaptation.
“Well, to be perfectly honest, when we first went off [the air], we felt like, ‘Why are we off?’ So Bruce and I were pitching every year since 2005, up until we got picked up [for Louder and Prouder], and we pitched live-action, we pitched live-action and animation, we pitched a whole bunch of things. So Proud Family could, I think, obviously really work as a live-action show. But one thing I was personally always enamored with was the whole notion of having live-action characters that did squash and stretch, you know?“
This revelation opens up a fascinating “what if” scenario for fans of The Proud Family. Could a live-action Proud Family movie still be a possibility in the future, especially given the renewed interest in the animated series?
The success of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder certainly suggests that audiences are eager for more stories from this universe. The revival has garnered positive reviews and connected with viewers, proving the enduring appeal of Penny and her world. Disney+ recognized this popularity by renewing the series, ensuring that The Proud Family continues to resonate with both longtime fans and new viewers. While the animation style of Louder and Prouder is updated, the heart of the show remains the same, focusing on relatable family dynamics and teenage life.
A live-action Proud Family project, perhaps even a movie, could capitalize on this established foundation and offer a fresh perspective on the characters we know and love. The show’s realistic settings and characters would translate well to live-action, providing a different, yet familiar, way to engage with Penny, Suga Mama, and the rest of the gang. The concept of adapting animated shows into live-action is not new, and with the right casting and creative vision, a live-action Proud Family could be a hit. Fan casting for a potential live-action version circulates online, demonstrating the audience enthusiasm for this idea. Furthermore, the star-studded cameos in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder hint at the exciting possibilities for celebrity appearances in a live-action format.
Whether a live-action Proud Family movie or series will ever materialize remains to be seen. However, Ralph Farquhar’s comments reveal that the idea has been seriously considered and that there is a passion for exploring different avenues for the franchise. With The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder season 2 currently available, fans can continue to enjoy the animated adventures while holding onto the possibility of seeing the Proud family in live-action someday. Keep an eye out for future news surrounding The Proud Family universe, as the story may have even more chapters to come.
Source: CinemaBlend
