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India is remaking Brooklyn Nine Nine, Kunal Kemmu might play Jake Peralta: Reports
The Indian adaption of the popular American cop-comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' is reportedly in the works. Actor Kunal Kemmu could reprise the role of Andy Samberg's character, Jake Perala, in the show, as per show, spanning across eight seasons, is a fans' favourite. Many fans have not only watched the entire show but gone through multiple re-runs of it. Various anecdotes, scenes and characters still remain fresh in the memory of its fans, making the show a cult report by Hindustan Times stated that the makers want to bring out the Indian version of the show, but it is still at a very early stage. "The makers do have a strong desire to bring out the Indian adaptation, but it is at a very nascent stage. Nothing is signed or confirmed yet, and they are still looking out for a platform," the report stated.
Earlier, speculation was rife that Kemmu had been approached for the series. However, the recent report clarified that while Kemmu's name has reportedly been discussed, he has not been approached yet."The casting of Kemmu is a complete rumour. His name has been discussed amongst the makers due to his impeccable comic timing, but he has not been a part of those discussions yet and nothing has been taken to him. The casting process is still a few months away,' the report the report also mentioned that the writing for the pilot episode is complete, and the show could hit the screens after a year. "The writers have written a pilot episode and fleshed out the characters as per the Indian setting, but it's all a little early. Although, if all things go well, the show might hit the screens after a year," it of the most loved shows on American TV, 'Brooklyn Nine Nine' is set in the fictional 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn and follows the lives of a bunch of detectives teaming up to solve various show is led by Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta, who is a skilled detective but often acts immaturely. Some other key characters include Stephanie Beatriz as Rosa Diaz, Terry Crews as Terry Jeffords, Melissa Fumero as Amy Santiago, Chelsea Peretti as Gina Linetti and Andre Braugher as Raymond first five seasons aired on Fox Network. After that, the rest of the seasons aired on NBC. The eighth and final season of the show premiered on August 12, 2021. It is available to watch on Netflix.- Ends
