Washington DC, May 21 -- Emmy-winning actor and producer Quinta Brunson is set to develop and star as iconic cartoon character Betty Boop in a new feature film adaptation, according to People.

Brunson's production banner Fifth Chance Productions has teamed up with Mark Fleischer, grandson of Betty Boop creator Max Fleischer, for the project.

The film will reportedly explore the origin and evolution of Betty Boop through the perspective of her creator, while examining the growing relationship between the artist and his famous creation amid the commercial and creative pressures of building one of the world's earliest animated icons.

"Betty Boop is one of our nation's most beloved cartoon characters, yet somehow remains pleasantly niche,"...