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‘Boondocks’ Fans Want Jennifer Lewis to Portray Grand Dad’s Sister

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The Boondocks is gearing up for a reboot and one thing is for certain, the series will never be the same without Grandad.

John Witherspoon portrayed the beloved character, but he was called home at the end of October at the age of 77.

Fans mourned Witherspoon and the characters he brought to life on the big and small screens, especially Grandad. However, a Twitter user came up with a solution that everyone seemingly agrees with. “Picture it: Granddad passes away in The Boondocks opening of the 5th season and the boys are sent to live with Granddad’s sister: played by Jenifer Lewis,” he wrote. “She’s the ONLY one I can think to keep that same energy.” His tweet began to circulate on social media platforms and it seemed as if the idea was widely accepted among fans. 

Lewis caught wind of the tweet and it looks like she’s down to do it. “Thank you one and all. I’ll check into this,” she responded. “It would be fun. I miss my John Witherspoon. He gave us so much so much love and laughter y’all.”

Would y’all be here for this swap?

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John Witherspoon Passes Away at Age 77

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A Black Hollywood icon, John Witherspoon, suddenly passed away in his home at the age of 77.

“It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks at the age of 77,” Witherspoon’s family said in a statement to Deadline. “He is survived by his wife Angela, and his sons JD, Alexander, and a large family. We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. John used to say ‘I’m no big deal’, but he was huge deal to us.”

The Detroit native started his career as a stand-up comedian. In the 1970’s he landed his debut TV role in The Jazz Singer. He also appeared in a couple of films like Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, Vampire in Brooklyn, The Ladies Man and Fakin’ Da Funk.

But he’s best known for his role as Craig’s father in the Friday franchise. He also played Pops in The Wayans Bros. and voiced Grandpa Freeman in the Boondocks series, which was scheduled to be rebooted.

John Witherspoon still did comedy up until his death and had upcoming dates scheduled.

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The Inner Glow That Lets You Know: Twitter Reacts To ‘The Boondocks’ Return

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The Boondocks will be returning to the HBO Max streaming service late next year, which feels like a lifetime away. However, Twitter has joined together in loud celebration that Aaron McGruder’s visually and socially stirring series is making a welcome return.

The Boondocks last aired on network television in 2014 for its fourth season, which some might remember did not have any involvement from the show’s original creator. For the retooling of the series, first announced over the summer in a partnership with Sony Pictures Animation, Uncle Ruckus rises to power in Woodcrest County, Maryland with Huey and Riley Freeman taking on the tyrannical leader.

Via Twitter, excitement over the reboot, which was ordered for two seasons, was pretty high. And not for nothing, we hope that Asheru’s stellar theme song makes a return as well along with the talented Regina King.

Check out the reactions below.

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‘The Boondocks’ Is Back, Gets 2 Season Order On HBO Max

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The collective priors of the woke contingent of the Black Twitterverse have been answered—The Boondocks is back, back. Today (September 18), HBO announced the return of the beloved series with a 2-season order of episodes that kicks off with a 50-minute special in Fall 2020.

Wait, Fall 2020, though?

HBO Max has ordered two reimagined seasons of 24 episodes each that follows the lives of Riley, Huey and Granddad Freeman along with an assortment of characters. Also worth noting is that all 55 episodes of the original series of the Aaron McGruder-created series will be available as well.

“The Boondocks was a revolutionary series that sparked conversations on hot button issues and brought dark subjects into the light with episodes like ‘The Trial of Robert Kelly’, ‘The Fundraiser’ and ‘The Story of Gangstalicious’,” said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max via a statement. “Aaron is a gifted visionary whose unique style of storytelling is a welcome voice and we are elated The Freemans are making their thugnificent comeback on HBO Max.”

Also, Aaron McGruder is on board as showrunner and will serve as an executive producer.

“There’s a unique opportunity to revisit the world of The Boondocks and do it over again for today,” said McGruder via a statement. “It’s crazy how different the times we live in are now – both politically and culturally – more than a decade past the original series and two decades past the original newspaper comic. There’s a lot to say and it should be fun.”

There has to be an episode about Tekashi69, for the culture. Lastly, Regina King has to come back—she’s essential now.

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It’s Official – The Boondocks Finds Streaming Home + 2-Season Deal

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The long-awaited “Boondocks” return is ‘this’ close to going down. New reports claim everyone’s favorite cartoon series is headed to HBO’s upcoming premium streaming service.

According to reports, the movie channel’s HBO Max will stream the series’ revival run in fall 2020.

The 24 new episodes, as well as all 55 episodes of the original series, will launch on the forthcoming streaming service in Fall 2020. The show is based on Aaron McGruder’s comic strips, and the original creator is on board once again to reimagine the series. “‘The Boondocks’ was a revolutionary series that sparked conversations on hot button issues and brought dark subjects into the light with episodes like ‘The Trial of Robert Kelly’, ‘The Fundraiser’ and ‘The Story of Gangstalicious’,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer for HBO Max and president of TBS, TNT and truTV. “Aaron is a gifted visionary whose unique style of storytelling is a welcome voice and we are elated The Freemans are making their thugnificent comeback on HBO Max.” (Variety)

Last night, the official “Boondocks” Instagram page shared a must-like shot of the revival’s character designs and promised big news to soon follow.

Back in June, reports surfaced about “The Boondocks” receiving a major green light to go back into production.

In an expansive mode after the huge critical, commercial and Academy Award validation for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures Animationannounced at Annecy on Wednesday that China’s Tencent has boarded Jackie Chan’s “Wish Dragon,” plus a reimagining of “The Boondocks,”  horror series “Hungry Ghosts,” comedy series “Superbago” and two new Genndy Tartakovsky movies. There was a sense at Annecy that this is a studio with wind in its sails and an empowering confidence. (Variety)

To make things even better, creator Aaron McGruder is also attached to the much-needed reboot.

The Freemans are coming back. Sony has confirmed that The Boondocks is returning with a new television show, and original creator Aaron McGruder is on board. They also revealed a show based on the late Anthony Bourdain’s graphic novel series, and revealed more on Phill Lord and Chris Miller’s much-anticipated animated follow-up to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (GIZMODO)

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Here’s A Sneak Peek At THE BOONDOCKS Reboot Characters: “We Have Some Exciting News To Be Announced”

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The anticipation for a much-needed “The Boondocks” reboot has officially heated up. This week, a drawing surfaced revealing what key characters might look like when the iconic franchise returns.

Last night, the official “Boondocks” Instagram page shared a must-like shot and promised big news to soon follow.

Back in June, reports surfaced about “The Boondocks” receiving a major green light to go back into production.

In an expansive mode after the huge critical, commercial and Academy Award validation for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures Animationannounced at Annecy on Wednesday that China’s Tencent has boarded Jackie Chan’s “Wish Dragon,” plus a reimagining of “The Boondocks,”  horror series “Hungry Ghosts,” comedy series “Superbago” and two new Genndy Tartakovsky movies. There was a sense at Annecy that this is a studio with wind in its sails and an empowering confidence. (Variety)

To make things even better, creator Aaron McGruder is also attached to the much-needed reboot.

The Freemans are coming back. Sony has confirmed that The Boondocks is returning with a new television show, and original creator Aaron McGruder is on board. They also revealed a show based on the late Anthony Bourdain’s graphic novel series, and revealed more on Phill Lord and Chris Miller’s much-anticipated animated follow-up to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (GIZMODO)

Earlier this year, a key “The Boondocks” actor revealed the cult classic would make a return.

Rumors had been circulating that the animated series might be returning for a fifth season after comedian John Witherspoon (who voiced Granddad on the show) let it slip that “The Boondocks is coming back” during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience – but this appears to be a full reboot of the series, with creator Aaron McGruder once again at the helm.

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Sony Announces New ‘The Boondocks’ Series, Aaron McGruder Back

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One of the most beloved adult animated series is slated for a big comeback. Huey and Riley will be back in 2020.

Gizmodo is reporting that Sony Pictures has contracted several new shows. According to Variety the media conglomerate has secured a re-imagined version of The Boondocks.
While it is largely assumed that the show still deliver its’ signature biting social commentary this edition will further explore the boy’s ongoing struggle with Uncle Ruckus. The old man is reportedly an “evil local government tyrant who rules fictional Woodcrest County, Maryland with an iron fist.”
Earlier this year John Witherspoon, who plays Granddad, also confirmed the relaunch in a interview with The Grapevine. “I’m on the cartoon. What is it? The Boondocks? I didn’t change my voice for The Boondocks. And they coming back,” he revealed. “[The] Boondocks is coming back… It’s one of the best cartoons I’ve ever been on.”
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Aaron McGruder to Direct ‘The Boondocks’ Reboot

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The Freemans will back in the saddle. Also, Sony has announced that the creator of the Boondocks, Aaron McGruder is slated to make his return as director.

On Wednesday, Variety reported that Sony Pictures Animation has announced a host of new projects slated to be released in 2020, including a Boondocks “reimagining. The fourth season of is the series is the only season not directed by McGruder.

To ensure that the show will stay on the cutting edge of giving satirical commentary, the brass at Sony announced that McGruder will helm the chair of creative direction. Studio executives described a plot that is eerily similar to the current political sphere, one that will follow the Freemans’ battles against Uncle Ruckus, who is now an evil tyrant running the Woodcrest County government. Huey, Riley, and Grandad will attempt to fight Ruckus’s iron fist in ways that are “both topical and radical” Complex reports.

John Witherspoon, who voices Robert “Granddad” Freeman on the show, recently hinted about the show’s potential reboot during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Check out a visual of the Boondocks below.

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It’s Official – THE BOONDOCKS Is Coming Back As TV Reboot W/ Creator Aaron McGruder

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The wait is over. After years of low-key and high-key wanting “The Boondocks” back for another run, new reports claim the popular cartoon is coming back as an official reboot.

According to Wednesday reports, “The Boondocks” has received a major green light to go into production.

In an expansive mode after the huge critical, commercial and Academy Award validation for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures Animationannounced at Annecy on Wednesday that China’s Tencent has boarded Jackie Chan’s “Wish Dragon,” plus a reimagining of “The Boondocks,”  horror series “Hungry Ghosts,” comedy series “Superbago” and two new Genndy Tartakovsky movies. There was a sense at Annecy that this is a studio with wind in its sails and an empowering confidence. (Variety)

To make things even better, creator Aaron McGruder is also attached to the much-needed reboot.

The Freemans are coming back. Sony has confirmed that The Boondocks is returning with a new television show, and original creator Aaron McGruder is on board. They also revealed a show based on the late Anthony Bourdain’s graphic novel series, and revealed more on Phill Lord and Chris Miller’s much-anticipated animated follow-up to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. (GIZMODO)

Earlier this year, a key “The Boondocks” actor revealed the cult classic would make a return.

Rumors had been circulating that the animated series might be returning for a fifth season after comedian John Witherspoon (who voiced Granddad on the show) let it slip that “The Boondocks is coming back” during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience – but this appears to be a full reboot of the series, with creator Aaron McGruder once again at the helm.

Prior to ending in 2014, “The Boondocks” had a solid run on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.

Based on his comic strip of the same name, McGruder’s The Boondocks premiered in November 2005 on Cartoon Network’s late-night programming block Adult Swim. The comic launched in 1996. The reboot, a satire for the modern era, is said to chronicle the adventures of the Freeman family against the evil local government tyrant Uncle Ruckus, who rules the fictional Woodcrest County, Maryland with an iron fist. (EW)

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Listen: THE BOONDOCKS’ Uncle Ruckus Roasts Jussie Smollett, Michael Jackson + More In Must-Hear Breakfast Club Interview

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The Boondocks‘ Uncle Ruckus is back-back. Fans hyped for Aaron McGruder‘s popular comic strip and TV show to make a major comeback are “this” much closer with a must-hear interview with “The Breakfast Club” co-host Charlamagne Tha God.

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