Aquamarine TV series — 20 years later
Emma Roberts is joining the Aquamarine Disney+ series 20 years after the original movie, acting in it and executive producing.
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Story 2: Emma Roberts Returns for Aquamarine Disney+ Series
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Claudia delivers the news: Emma Roberts is coming back as Claire Brown and executive producing an Aquamarine TV series for Disney+. Jackie is delighted — she argues that today's 'mentally ill youth,' bullied online and lacking self-esteem, desperately need the seashell earrings whispering compliments and the pure beach-town friendship energy of the original film. She praises Emma's track record as a producer (Tell Me Lies) and calls this the right choice from her childhood catalog. The conversation expands into a genuine appreciation for Tina Fey, whose work — Mean Girls, 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — leads Claudia to suggest they add her to the dream guest list and maybe read her book.
Emma Roberts Is Bringing Aquamarine Back for Disney+
Emma Roberts is returning as Claire Brown for a Disney+ Aquamarine TV series, 20 years after the original film, and will executive produce. Jackie's case for why it matters: today's bullied, insecure kids need the seashell earrings whispering compliments far more than any algorithm.
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