![]() Andy Griffith’s daughter Dixie Griffith is returning as Executive Producer and Karen Knotts, daughter of Don Knotts, will be a cast member. The project involves Mayberry royalty, as well. “We plan to repeat this winning formula with the series.” ![]() “We worked outside the Hollywood system and partnered with Mayberry fans through crowdfunding to protect the wholesomeness of the project,” Cort says. Stark’s younger brother Cort Howell produced the movie and will return as producer of the series. “It’s the perfect setting to tell modern-day, family-friendly stories that express the virtues of the fictitious town of Mayberry that we all love.” “I’ve always been a fan of the show, but I was shocked to discover the spirit of Mayberry still exists today within the tight-knit Mayberry fan community,” says Howell. Stark was inspired to make the movie after attending his first Mayberry festival in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith’s hometown. When backing the project on Indiegogo beginning June 25, fans can choose from a variety of “perks” that include things like getting their name in the credits, passes to a red carpet premiere, participating on-set as a background extra, or they can even land an on-screen speaking role.Ĭreator of the series, Stark Howell, who also wrote and directed the movie, is the son of Hoke Howell, a character actor known for portraying hillbilly Dud Wash on The Andy Griffith Show. The funds for the Mayberry Man movie were raised through crowdfunding, and the producers will use the same strategy for Mayberry Man: The Series. Mayberry Man: The Series picks up where the movie leaves off, following Chris Stone as he navigates his newfound relationships with Mayberry’s sweetheart Kate and the quirky characters of a modern-day Mayberry.įor fans who always dreamed of visiting Mayberry, they have the opportunity to participate in the show as actors and extras. In the feature film, arrogant movie star Chris Stone’s life changes when he is forced to spend a week at a nostalgic festival celebrating The Andy Griffith Show, the beloved television classic from the 1960s. Now, after producing the feature film Mayberry Man (2021), inspired by the television classic, the children of the actors who appeared in the original series are developing a new family-friendly streaming series- Mayberry Man: The Series. Brett Varvel will star as Chris Stone, Ashley Elaine as Kate, Allan Newsome as the Floyd the barber tribute artist, Rik Roberts as the Barney tribute artist and Jakob Winter as Stone's assistant Shane. Ronnie Schell, who also played Duke Slater on the spinoff "Gomer Pyle: USMC," will appear in the series, according to a news release from the filmmakers.The Andy Griffith Show debuted on television over 60 years ago and has aired in syndication virtually every day since, amassing a devoted fanbase seeking high-quality, wholesome entertainment that harkens back to a simpler time. and co-producer Gregory Schell, who is the son of Ronnie Schell, who appeared on the show.Īctors from the movie also will appear in the series.Don Knotts' daughter Karen Knotts, who will be part of the cast.Griffith’s daughter Dixie Griffith as executive producer.Stark and Cort Howell, sons of Hoke Howell, who played Dud Wash.Just like the 2021 movie, those leading the series include the children of "Andy Griffith" stars. It just seemed like the way to go for the next step," creator and executive producer Howell said in the video. "We could have done another movie, but I think this is more fun." Andy Griffith stars' children to appear in series "We can expand on some of the characters we can have more time to develop stories.
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