Actor and producer Kirk Cameron has announced he’s teaming up with his book publisher to produce a crowdfunded live-action children’s television series to bring wholesome entertainment to families.
The series titled Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk will combine “the timeless moral teachings of ‘Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’ with modern energy, hilarious dialogue, animated stories, and surprise guest stars” — for “a captivating experience for children and parents alike,” according to a press release.
Cameron and his book publisher BRAVE Books are partners in the new venture. They are currently in the process of crowdfunding two seasons (20 episodes) of the new series. Production is expected to begin this spring and both seasons will be released later this year.
So far, they have raised more than $107,000 towards the project’s $2.5 million funding goal.
“You may not be Elon Musk who can buy Twitter. You may not be Mr. Rogers or a puppeteer or a famous songwriter, but what you can do if you love your children and grandchildren, you can be a part of creating something good in helping create this show, just like they did with The Chosen,” Cameron told The Washington Examiner.
The series will be available on major
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