Benji is the latest franchise to get a reboot. According to Variety, Brandon Camp (Love Happens), son of Benji creator Joe Camp Jr., has partnered with Walden Media (the folks behind The Chronicles of Narnia films), to write, direct, and produce a movie resurrecting the helpful underdog mutt. His goal is to “screen test dogs in pounds” to find his star, which will make an awesome DVD special feature (unless the rejected dogs can sense the opportunity they’re missing, then you might as well just show me the Sarah McLachlan ASPCA ad).
Brandon Camp told the trade he wants to stay true to Benji’s “emotional journey.” Somehow, I’ve never actually seen anything Benji, which I know is wrong, particularly since I have seen Beverly Hills Chihuahua (for work!). I’m guessing having Baxter from Anchorman costar, in character, and making it a dog buddy flick isn’t in the cards? Then again, if this clip from 2004's Benji: Off the Leash! is real, maybe it is!
What’s your vision for an updated Benji?
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