‘Napoleon Dynamite’ to Become Animated TV Show

‘Napoleon Dynamite’ is returning as an animated TV show on FOX, with voice acting done by the original cast.
‘Napoleon Dynamite’ to Become Animated TV Show
'Napoleon Dynamite' is returning as an animated TV show on FOX, with voice acting done by the original cast. Photo by Business Wire via Getty Images
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'Napoleon Dynamite' is returning as an animated TV show on FOX, with voice acting done by the original cast. (Photo by Business Wire via Getty Images)
Napoleon Dynamite, the hit indie comedy film, got the green-light to become an animated television series, according to several media reports on Tuesday.

The show, which is heading to Fox, will feature the original cast, according to E! Online and the Hollywood Reporter.

Jon Heder, who recently pulled out of a Will Farrell-led movie, will voice the title character.

Fox is slated to air six episodes of the animated comedy.

Like the film, Napoleon Dynamite will show the life of a nerdy, awkward high school student and his friend Pedro as they attempt to survive in rural Idaho.

Efren Ramirez will return as Pedro, Aaron Ruell will voice Kip, Tina Majorino will voice Deb, and Jon Gries will lend his voice to Uncle Rico.