The eagerly-awaited ‘Bedrock’, Fox’s refreshing sequel to the legendary Flintstones cartoon, has met its premature end. The much-anticipated project has been put on hold, as revealed by insider information. However, Fox may not have totally given it the axe; the network seems willing to revisit the concept in the near future.
This visionary reimagining of the iconic animation was poised to reintroduce the timeless ‘Stone Age family’, but with a considerable time skip. The storyline fast-forwarded us by two decades, marking significant milestones in the characters’ lives. We were to find stalwart Fred teetering on the cusp of his golden years, while Pebbles, now in her vibrant twenties, takes flight in her career.
As per the detailed outline, the plot was to capture the transition from the familiar Stone Age to a promising, lustrous Bronze Age. Probing into the lives of the Bedrock residents, the series would have illustrated the trials and tribulations they face in embracing this radical change. Essentially, the shift was more challenging than dodging a whack from Bamm-Bamm’s primitive club.
The creative mind behind this novel adaptation was Lindsay Kerns, whose knack for animating ‘history’ was known industry-wide. The project was publically unveiled in the early part of 2021 and was designed as an homage to the original Flintstones series. This mid-century masterpiece had delighted ABC’s audience for six sensational seasons before stretching its charm through countless reruns.
The quintessential Fred and Wilma were to be resurrected by the vocal talents of Stephen Root and Amy Sedaris. The narrative also welcomed the delightful Betty, incarnated by the versatile Nicole Byer, and the jovial Barney, dispatched by the crafty Joe Lo Truglio. Gaining momentum in Bedrock’s evolving storyline was Bamm-Bamm, audibly embodied by Manny Jacinto.
In an exclusive chat with TVLine in the previous year, Banks hinted that the show’s contents would cater to a mature audience. While maintaining the alluring charm of the original series, ‘Bedrock’ would infuse powerful adult concepts subtly woven into the narrative. The plotline likened itself to the famed classics, ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘South Park’, treading the fine line of ‘family-friendly’ while retaining its adult appeal.