Kenya Barris, the creator of 'Black-ish,' is set to remake 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'It's a Wonderful Life' with diverse characters and modern settings. The new 'Wizard of Oz' will feature a version of Dorothy living in the Bottoms, a large apartment complex in Inglewood, California. Barris aims to put a modern spin on the beloved Hollywood classics, with 'It's a Wonderful Life' to be told from an exclusively non-White perspective. He believes these remakes are timely and sees them as an opportunity to address issues within communities. The script for the reimagining of 'The Wizard of Oz' is already completed, and Barris is enthusiastic about the potential to switch the characters and settings of these iconic stories.
I'm perplexed at the conservative reaction to a "black remake" of Wizard of Oz like that's some novel idea that just popped out of the CRT crowd. Have you all really never seen The Wiz?
Two beloved Hollywood classics about to get woke remakes https://t.co/Fwonhs61NQ
The beloved Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life is getting a high-profile remake from Kenya Barris, and there are already exciting updates. https://t.co/W5BhuBGy7w
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is remaking The Wizard of Oz and hopes to put a uniquely modern spin on the beloved Hollywood classic from 1939. https://t.co/jvgLGvGwX2
Two of Hollywood’s most classic films — ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ are slated for modern reboots with “diverse characters... Read more: https://t.co/zyk5wSYo8W ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️
Kenya Barris is creating his version of Christmas movie ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ https://t.co/c3sEm629jF oh
Hollywood Working to Remake, 'Diversify' It's a Wonderful Life & The Wizard of Oz. Read more: https://t.co/qkqjm7gseG Two of Hollywood’s most classic films — ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ are slated for...
'Perfect Time to Switch the Characters': Two Classic Films Are About to Get 'Diverse' Remakes https://t.co/lM4a8w7y93
Filmmaker Kenya Barris is directing new remakes of The Wizard Of Oz and It's A Wonderful Life: "Perfect time to switch the characters" It's A Wonderful Life will now be from an exclusively non-White perspective. Dorothy now lives in Inglewood, California. Barris previously… https://t.co/L0sPJtdR32
You People director Kenya Barris stands up for his decision to remake the acclaimed holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life for modern audiences. https://t.co/ufILiNlnjL
The Wizard of Oz remake director Kenya Barris confirms a new setting for the upcoming movie, which will see the original story reinvented. https://t.co/5x0wDEJxy6
'It’s a Wonderful Life' and 'Wizard of Oz' to get 'diverse' reboots for people who 'hadn't felt seen' https://t.co/lh8tv1Df95
'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris to remake 'It's A Wonderful Life' https://t.co/Vf7hj5VoY6
Kenya Barris On His "The Wizard of Oz,” “It's a Wonderful Life” Remakes https://t.co/Zxck9vjMik https://t.co/rxw7Z8zzBd
Kenya Barris confirms the script for his reimagining of “The Wizard of Oz” is done. His version of Dorothy is a girl who lives in the Bottoms, which is a huge apartment complex located in Inglewood, Calif. https://t.co/KpcjZau0PZ https://t.co/SxAJCkffYb
Kenya Barris teases his "It's a Wonderful Life" remake. "I think that’s the perfect story to tell for a person of color — Black or brown — to get into that because our communities have some issues and someone trying to help that community out." https://t.co/BXwGGsROSV https://t.co/HGPfRWNMDV
"The Wizard of Oz" remake from Kenya Barris centers on a version of Dorothy who lives in Inglewood, Calif. “The original took place during the Great Depression and it was about self-reliance...I think this is the perfect time to switch the characters." https://t.co/BXwGGsROSV https://t.co/DAsb3gMf5O
Kenya Barris’ Richard Pryor Biopic Is a 10-Episode Series; New ‘Wizard of Oz’ Is Set in Inglewood and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Remake Has POC Lead: ‘I’m Still a Believer in IP’ https://t.co/BXwGGsROSV
Kenya Barris says his ‘WIZARD OF OZ’ remake will follow a girl who lives in the Bottoms, a huge apartment complex located in Inglewood, California. He is also now remaking ‘ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE’. (Source: https://t.co/yWL8kwyfZC) https://t.co/kCGV8UwX57
Kenya Barris' Richard Prior Biopic Is a 10-Episode Series; New 'Wizard of Oz' Is Set in Inglewood and 'It's a Wonderful Life' Remake Has POC Lead: 'I’m Still a Believer in IP' https://t.co/0xDyA6X3wY