EXCLUSIVE: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Westbrook Studios has acquired worldwide rights to Japanese series We Can’t Work Together and is developing an English-language remake of the project in partnership with Japanese company Akimoto Project as part of their strategic alliance.The relationship comedy will follow a Hollywood ‘it couple’ who have refused to work together since their breakup 20 years ago.
In hopes to reignite their careers, they partner on a big budget TV series that forces them to put aside their animosity for one last chance to prove their relevance in an industry that is ready to write them off.
The project is Westbrook’s first out of Asia.Terence Carter and David Boorstein will executive-produce the series for Westbrook Studios, which will serve as the studio.
Yasushi Akimoto will also executive-produce. Westbrook is said to be exploring creative leads and “high-level talent” to package the two leading roles.The original Japanese series was created and written by well-known Japanese music, film and TV producer Akimoto.
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