Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald, the creators ofCobra Kai, are considering adapting another nostalgia-unlocking IP. Move over Daniel LaRusso. It's time for KITT to step into the limelight.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the trio wants to bringKnight Riderto life. The 1980s David Hasselhoff action TV show saw him drive around in a talking car called KITT.
Who doesn't rememberKnight Rider?
Children of the 80s (or fans of the era) will remember the iconic NBC show for its high-concept talking car, campy performances, and memorable theme song. The show starred Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a detective who partners with a modified, AI Trans Am. Together, the two fight crime and take on bad guys.
Michael and KITT have had a legacy much longer than the show aired. Rocket League and Fortnite recently made KITT available as a purchasable cosmetic, complete with sound effects. So, now is a great time to bring this talking car back into the zeitgeist. Plus, AI assistants have never felt more relevant.
Not the first attempt at aKnight Riderreboot
An adaptation has been in development for a while. The last version reported to be in production waswith James Wanand was shelved back in 2020. The team behind this new version may have to tread carefully, as traditional reboots of the traditional show fail both critically and commercially. TV films were released in 1991, 1994, and 2008, plus numerous spinoffs over the years, yet none have matched whatever it was that made the 1980s original show so beloved.
Now, it looks like the team behindThe Karate Kidsequel is going to make it a reality. The trio was key to makingCobra Kaione ofNetflix'sbiggest success stories.Cobra Kaibecame an Emmy-nominated show thanks to the seamless way it blended old characters with talented younger stars. The writers and directors clearly know how to turn an '80s IP into a fresh, new idea that resonates with younger and older audiences alike.
Hurwitz and Schlossberg made a name for themselves writing and directing theHarold & Kumarmovies before working on theAmerican PiesequelAmerican Reunion. SinceCobra Kaicame to an end, the creatives behid the show havd been looking for another project. In June,The Hollywood Reportersaidthat they were working on a new installment ofHarold & Kumar.
It's not justKnight Rider,the trio has their eyes on adapting. Recently,Deadlinerevealed they were looking to make a spinoff of the 1986 John Hughes filmFerris Bueller’s Day OfftitledSam and Victor’s Day Off.This spinoff will follow the valets who took the Ferrari on a joy ride in the 80s classic. It's clear that Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald have a love for the era, but when does it become nostalgia bait for Millennials and Gen Z-ers? If these IP reimaginations are as good asCobra Kai, maybe we don't mind?
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