Heathers Updated for TV

Fox is developing a contemporary take on the 1989 feature Heathers.

Writer Mark Rizzo will be adapting the dark comedy for TV with assistance from Jenny Bicks. Sony Pictures TV and Lakeshore Entertainment will produce.

The project is currently in the script stage with Rizzo still considering different ideas on how to update Heathers 20 years after the film’s debut. The main characters are all expected to be in the remake – Veronica Sawyer (originally played by Winona Ryder), J.D. (Christian Slater) and the “Heathers.”

The original movie revolved around Veronica as she navigates a clique of mean girls (all named Heather) and rebels after meeting J.D., the new guy at school. Soon, the Heathers start “accidentally” dying at the hands of Veronica and J.D., who cover up the deaths by faking them as suicides.

The original film was directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Daniel Waters. Also in the movie was Shannen Doherty.

SOURCE: Variety