Comedy Central is bringing back one of the most critically acclaimed animated comedies in television history.
“Beavis and Butt-Head” returns. Hee hee hee
Comedy Central has announced a new deal with original series creator Mike Judge to reimagine the classic animated MTV comedy. The network has ordered two seasons of the new series, which promises “metathemes related to new and old fans: Generation X parents and their Generation Z children.” The deal also includes spin-offs and additional specials, but details on those projects, as well as the release date for the upcoming two-season revival, are still under wraps.
As with the original series, Judge will write and produce the series, as well as the voice of the two dumb protagonists.
“We are delighted to be working with Mike Judge and the great team at 3 Arts again as we double the adult animation at Comedy Central,” said Chris McCarthy, president of Entertainment & Youth Group, in a statement. “Beavis and Butt-Head were a defining voice for a generation, and we can’t wait to see how they navigate the treacherous waters of a world light years from their own.”
“It seemed like the time was right to get stupid again,” Judge said in a statement.
The original “Beavis and Butt-Head” has remained one of the most acclaimed animated comedies in history for its fusion of forceful social commentary with aggressively low humor. The original show focused on Beavis and Butt-Head, two heavy metal-loving teen idiots who make mistakes in life and spend a significant part of their spare time criticizing various music videos.
“Beavis and Butt-Head” premiered in 1993 and ran for seven seasons. An eighth season was released in 2011 and a theatrical film, “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,” was released in 1996. “Daria,” an equally acclaimed spin-off (in which Judge was not involved) focused on the headline. Recurring character in “Beavis and Butt-Head,” it premiered in 1997 for five seasons and led to two television movies. Comedy Central recently picked up a spin-off for “Daria,” titled “Jodie,” as part of the network’s recent push for more adult animation.
As for Judge, beyond her work on “Bevis and Butt-Head”, she has worked on a variety of critically acclaimed movies and television shows over the years. He directed the classic comedy movie “Office Space,” co-created the critically acclaimed HBO series “Silicon Valley” and co-created Fox’s beloved “King of the Hill,” where he played Hank Hill. Judge has a general agreement on HBO and is developing “QualityLand” and “A5” for the network.
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