Archive · 18 Aug 2025
'Family Matters' Animated Reboot Proposed by Original Cast Member
Imagine your favorite TV show, 'Family Matters', but as a cartoon!
Actor Bryton James, who played Richie, had an idea to bring the show back with an animated series.
He wanted to update the old episodes for kids today.
He even got a company to help pay for it, and now it's up to Warner Bros.
to decide.
The actor who played Steve Urkel, Jaleel White, is also involved.
However, he turned down a different idea because he wanted to make sure any new version would be good and help the kids.
Bryton James proposed an animated 'Family Matters' reboot with the original cast.
The project reached the stage of securing a production company and is now with Warner Bros.
James aimed to modernize classic episodes for a new generation.
Jaleel White, who played Steve Urkel, was involved.
White previously rejected a separate reboot due to concerns about it being a 'cash grab'.
- Who
- Bryton James, Jaleel White, and other original 'Family Matters' cast members.
- What
- An animated reboot of the sitcom 'Family Matters' is being proposed.
- When
- Bryton James recently revealed the project.
- Where
- The proposed project is at Warner Bros. Animation.
- Why
- To modernize the show and bring it to a new generation.
Actor Jaleel White's Stance
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Motives for Revival
Actor Jaleel White's Stance
Focus on advancing the show's legacy and helping the kids’ careers is important.
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- Original Show Run
- 1989-1998
- Original Network(s)
- ABC, CBS
- Main Character
- Steve Urkel
- Proposed Reboot Format
- Animated Series
- Bryton James Role
- Richie Crawford