'Ghostwriter': Five things that will get you excited about Apple TV + reboot of classic children's show
PBS's classic children's show 'Ghostwriter' is getting revamped for a spot on Apple TV+, only this time around the show will focus less on Brooklyn kids solving neighborhood mysteries with the help of their haunted book, and more about a bunch of children who work together to put back fictional creatures released by a bookstore back into the books.
It's coming soon!
The new and updated version of the children's classic is set to join the Apple TV+ library on November 1.
It's a new show but with the same DNA
A remake of the namesake series that ran from 1992-1995, the new 'Ghostwriter' is set to take viewers on a journey that is updated for the new generation of children. The official synopsis for the new series reads: "Ghostwriter, a reinvention of the beloved original series, follows four kids who are brought together by a mysterious ghost in a neighborhood bookstore and must team up to release fictional characters from works of literature."
What would you do if a haunted bookstore began releasing fictional characters into your neighborhood? The young heroes of Ghostwriter decide to chase the truth. pic.twitter.com/xA4gbqvIwr
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) September 10, 2019
The official teaser trailer for the series, which was released on September 27, shows the four new characters who are prompted by the ghost writer wandering about an abandoned library, reading the messages left by the invisible entity. It is also indicative of the magical nature of the Apple TV + series.
Fresh new talent
The series has cast newcomers Amadi Chapata, Justin Sanchez, Isaac Arellanes, and Hannah Levinson in starring roles. They star as the only four children who can communicate with the ghost in the bookstore through various mediums that have text and letters. They foursome help the ghost complete his unfinished business and later starts solving mysteries and become close friends in the process.
Genius behind the idea
Luke Matheny, an Academy Award-winning actor, writer, and director, is the brains behind the new reboot. Best known for his work as a director for the 2014 romantic comedy 'Lovesick' starring Matt LeBlanc, Matheny has written and directed 'Ghostwriter' for Apple TV+. Produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment, under Sesame Workship studio, the show is also executive produced by J.J. Johnson, Andrew Orenstein and Christin Simms.
The show will be added to the Apple TV+ library on November 1 and can be streamed if you have a subscription, which costs $4.99/month. If you're a fan of 'Highschool Musical: The Musical: The Series', 'Helpsters', ''Snoopy in Space', 'Legends of Tomorrow' and 'Supernatural', then you're sure to love 'Ghostwriter'.