Anyone who grew up in the UK in the 80s will remember Bananaman, the comedy cartoon about a boy called Eric who transforms into the heroic (if a little dim) Bananaman when he eats one of the yellow fruits.
Now it’s getting a live action remake, and to help officially announce that the teaser poster above has been released.
Rights holder DC Thomson and Elstree Studio Productions are teaming up for the film, but details – such as the cast and director – are currently being kept under wraps, although a 2015 release is promised.
The opening narration of each episode of the TV show should give us a hint at what to expect though: ‘This is 29 Acacia Road. And this is Eric, the schoolboy who leads an exciting double life. For when Eric eats a banana, an amazing transformation occurs. Eric is Bananaman. Ever alert for the call to action!’