Seth Rogen Rebooting Beloved ’80s Family Adventure Series
Jun 8, 2026
One of the biggest small-screen sensations of 2025 was Apple TV’s The Studio, which starred Seth Rogen, who also served as a writer, director, and co-creator. If the show’s critical response wasn’t a strong enough indicator of its success, scoring 92% positive on aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, it also secured some of the industry’s biggest accolades, totaling four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. A second season of the show is already on the way, but that won’t be the only exciting TV show on Rogen’s horizon. Rogen got his start in Canada, though after securing a role in Judd Apatow’s Freaks and Geeks, he moved his family to Los Angeles at a young age. Before making the move, though, Canadian media had a significant impact on him, including the program The Littlest Hobo. The 1958 American film of the same name first inspired a 1963 Canadian TV series, but in 1979, a new take on the concept ran for six seasons. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Rogen and regular creative partner Evan Goldberg are setting their sights on reviving The Littlest Hobo. Previous versions of the concept followed a highly intelligent German Shepherd who travels from one town to the next, helping people in need.
A still from the TV show ‘The Littlest Hobo’CTV
Rogen and Goldberg shared in a statement about the revival:
“The Littlest Hobo was a foundational show of our childhood. We are thrilled to have the honor of bringing it back for a new generation alongside our partners at Crave. And though the hobo may be little, we promise big things to come. That doesn’t mean the dog will be huge like Clifford. The hobo will still be little. But the adventures will be Big.”
One of Rogen’s first attempts at reviving a beloved property that had gone dormant was 2011’s The Green Hornet, which he wrote and starred in. The project was an update on one of the world’s first superheroes, who was then adapted into multiple TV shows, most famously in the 1960s version, which starred Bruce Lee as Kato. That project largely flopped, with Rogen himself having since criticized the experience. Another one of Rogen’s reboots that struggled was the 2016 adaptation of the Vertigo comic series Preacher, which ran on AMC for four seasons. While the program earned relatively strong critical reactions, it failed to find an audience as strong as similar comic adaptations at the time.
Luckily, Rogen and Goldberg have found much more success with their revivals as of late, which include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as Prime Video’s The Boys. While the pair might be more known for provocative and crass material, their approach to The Littlest Hobo will likely be more straightforward.
Publisher: Source link
Forget ‘Lioness,’ Paramount’s 114-Episode Non-Stop Action Thriller Is One of the Biggest Shows on Streaming
Taylor Sheridan's hit action thriller, Spec Ops: Lioness, is nearly back with its third season. Season 3 of Lioness debuts on Aug. 2, dropping a new episode each week. While Taylor Sheridan fans are re-watching the series (and Sheridan's other…
Aug 3, 2026
Long-Awaited DCU Superhero Series No Longer Moving Forward After 3 Years
Another day, another superhero project canceled. Despite the box office success of Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it was sandwiched between the cancellation of Wonder Man Season 2 and Mahershala Ali confirming he is no longer attached to star…
Aug 2, 2026
Marvel Star & Creator Officially Address Shocking Series Cancellation
In a disappointing turn of events, one of the MCU's most-acclaimed shows has been cancelled shortly after it was confirmed for a second-season run. Featuring quirky and relatable characters, the series gained quite a following for its meta commentary on…
Aug 1, 2026
‘The Rookie’ Already Filmed a Series Finale To Prepare For Its Cancellation
The Rookie is one of the most popular procedurals ABC has aired over the past eight years. It was unsurprising that after ABC's highly popular series Castle ended in 2016, the network wanted to continue its working relationship with the…
Jul 31, 2026







