Emily the Strange is receiving the star treatment at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, as the studio announced on Wednesday a collaboration with the renowned producer Bad Robot to adapt the iconic character originally brought to life 30 years ago by artist Rob Reger and the Cosmic Debris team. This multimillion-dollar realm, which encompasses Emily and her four feline companions, spans books, comics, games, and a sought-after apparel line.
Pamela Ribon, the talented screenwriter behind Nimona and the Oscar-nominated short My Year of Dicks, has been entrusted with penning the animated film's script. Reger and Trevor Duke-Moretz will executive produce the project, centering on the character known for her striking black, white, and red aesthetic and her whimsical insights.
"The creative and executive teams assembled for this movie are truly remarkable," Reger stated in a press release. "Each member brings a fresh perspective, along with a deep understanding and respect for the unique bond Emily the Strange shares with our 'real world.' Emily embraces all that is quirky and unusual, making the eccentricities in all of us feel a touch less isolated. Bringing Emily's universe and the myriad mythologies we've crafted over the years to life is indeed a dream come true—one of Emily's wildest nightmares, perhaps."
Ribon echoed this enthusiasm in her own statement, describing animation as "the ideal medium for Emily's bold and imaginative inventions and escapades." She further remarked, "I've always been captivated by Emily's daring, genre-bending attitude and style. Who could be cooler than someone with brains and bangs? This is going to be an absolute blast."
Bill Damaschke, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, added, "Emily stands as an enduring pop-culture symbol of individuality and empowerment, and Pamela Ribon possesses a unique and iconic voice. It's a true honor for Warner Bros. Pictures Animation to collaborate with Bad Robot, Rob [Reger], and Trevor [Duke-Moretz] in bringing Emily the Strange to the cinematic forefront."
To celebrate the announcement, Warner Bros. Animation's official Instagram account shared an animated scene, which can be viewed above.
Pamela Ribon is represented by CAA, Atlas Literary, and Goodman Genow. Reger and Cosmic Debris are represented by Verve and attorney Roger Armstrong, while Striker handles the licensing for Emily the Strange. Duke-Moretz is represented by Knol Hanly.
