Popeye Live-Action Reboot Announced with 'The Sopranos' Writer

Chernin Entertainment and King Features are developing a new live-action Popeye movie, marking the character's return to the big screen since 1980.

A new live-action Popeye film is in development, with Michael Caleo of 'The Sopranos' fame attached as the screenwriter.
The reboot marks the first live-action adaptation of Popeye since the 1980 film, which starred Robin Williams and was directed by Robert Altman.
Despite mixed reviews, the original live-action Popeye movie was a commercial success, grossing $60 million against a $20 million budget.
The character of Popeye celebrated its 95th anniversary this year, having first appeared in comic strips in the late 1920s.
Previous attempts to bring Popeye back to the big screen include a canceled animated film by Sony Pictures in the 2010s.