Overview

• James told Entertainment Weekly he’s pitched an animated revival of the 1989–1998 ABC sitcom to bring original episodes into the present day
• He says he lined up a production partner for financing and secured voice commitments from returning cast members, including Jaleel White
• A Warner Bros. Animation insider confirms the studio is aware of the pitch but has not advanced it into formal development
• James argues that animation is the best medium to accommodate the show’s fantasy-heavy storylines and allow remote voice recording
• White previously turned down a live-action reboot idea in his 2024 memoir to protect the series’ legacy