New Charlie’s Angels movie in development with Pete Chiarelli writing

Sony Pictures is developing a new Charlie’s Angels movie with Pete Chiarelli set to pen the script

Sony Pictures is developing a new feature film based on the iconic 1970s TV series Charlie’s Angels, with screenwriter Pete Chiarelli attached to write the script. 

Chiarelli, known for The Proposal and Crazy Rich Asians, is expected to bring a fresh take to the female-led action and crime adventure franchise.

The project marks another attempt to revive the Charlie’s Angels brand, which has seen multiple adaptations since its ABC debut from 1976 to 1981. The original series followed three women detectives working for the Townsend Agency, led by the mysterious Charlie Townsend. The show was a cultural phenomenon, launching the careers of Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith.

Sony first brought the series to the big screen in 2000 with Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu, directed by McG. The film grossed $264.1 million worldwide and was followed by Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle in 2003. Subsequent attempts to relaunch the franchise included a 2011 TV reboot and the 2019 film directed by Elizabeth Banks, starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska, which failed at the box office.

Details about production remain unclear, though Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films, involved in the original movies, is reportedly returning. The new adaptation is in early development, and no release date has been announced.

Chiarelli, who began his career as a producer, has written for major hits including Now You See Me 2 and is currently involved in Sony Pictures Animation’s GOAT, produced by Stephen Curry. His involvement signals Sony’s commitment to reviving Charlie’s Angels with a contemporary approach aimed at modern audiences.