Disney+'s female-led Doogie Howser reboot Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. has cast Peyton Elizabeth Lee as its lead.
The new 10-episode iteration of Doogie follows a mixed-race 16-year-old named Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha and is set in modern-day Hawaii. "Doogie, Howser MD is beloved by everyone at our studio, so we knew that if we were going to reinvent it for a new generation, we had to have both the blessing and participation of the Bochcos and a creator with a fresh, new take that made us lean in," 20th Television President Carolyn Cassidy said when the series was ordered. "Kourtney [Kang]’s vision for the character is so inspired, we’ve been dying to collaborate with Melvin and Jake again, and Disney+ is exactly the right home for this idea. We couldn’t be more excited."
The original Doogie Howser, M.D. starred Neil Patrick Harris in the title role and ran for four seasons on ABC from 1989-1993. The reboot will be written by Kourtney Kang, who executive produces the project with Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar and Dayna and Jesse Bochco.
Disney+'s Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee. The series has yet to receive a premiere date.
Source: Variety