Speed Racer live-action series ordered at Apple TV Plus

Speed Racer
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A live-action Speed Racer series has been ordered at Apple TV Plus.

According to Variety, the series, based on the manga-turned-anime Mach GoGoGo and its English-language counterpart, has been in the works for quite some time. J.J. Abrams will executive produce under his production company Bad Robot in conjunction with Warner Bros. Television. Ron Fitzgerald (Weeds, Friday Night Lights) and Hiram Martinez (Snowfall, Snow Piercer) will write, executive produce, and serve as co-showrunners.

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