When you start running out of ideas for Live Action TV shows why not borrow from cartoons? That’s what Apple TV is doing with the classic 60’s “Speed Racer”. They’re teaming up with mega producer JJ Abrams. He’s the guy who gave us Emmy winning “Lost”, “Felicity”, “Fringe” and more.

“Speed Racer” follows the adventure of auto racer Speed Racer and his souped up car, the Mach 5. His team consists of his father and car builder Pops Racer, his little brother Spritle and his pet chimpanzee Chim-Chim, and Speed’s girlfriend Trixie. Speed also frequently crosses paths with the mysterious Racer X, who is secretly Speed’s older brother Rex Racer. It will be interesting to see how this gets turned into a dark adventure series.

“Speed Racer” is one of several high-profile TV projects that Abrams and Bad Robot are working on under their expansive overall deal. There is also the “Justice League Dark” series at HBO Max, which will be accompanied by “Constantine” and “Madame X” standalone shows.

Let’s trip back in time to the track of Speed Racer. The theme song alone is worth it! Courtesy: YouTube

Speed Racer Cartoon 1967 Intro – YouTube