Quinta Brunson to Star in New Betty Boop Movie
Originally published May 20, 2026
By Fran Hoepfner · Vulture — Movies
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Key points
- Quinta Brunson will develop and star in a new movie about Betty Boop and her creator, Max Fleischer.
- The film will be the first major Betty Boop project in nearly 100 years.
- Brunson was praised for embodying the character's traits, including humor, sassiness, and compassion.
- The movie aims to modernize the character while honoring her legacy as an early animated female icon.
- Details about the film's release date and production timeline have not yet been announced.
Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star in a new film centered on the iconic character Betty Boop and her relationship with her creator, Max Fleischer. This marks the first time in nearly a century that the Jazz Age-inspired cartoon character will return to the big screen. The project, announced by Variety, highlights Brunson's ability to embody the spirit of Betty Boop, who became one of cinema’s earliest animated female stars. The film will explore the connection between the character and Fleischer, with hopes of bringing her to audiences in a modern format, possibly in Imax.
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