Rugrats returns to screen after 17 years

ISLAMABAD-It was confirmed on Wednesday that a CGI reboot of the iconic cartoon series is in the works on Paramount+ and will premiere later in 2021.Rugrats originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1991 to 2004 and focused on the adventures of a group of toddlers who could speak the moment their parents backs were turned.Speaking at ViacomCBS’ investor day, Nickelodeon bosses unveiled a first look at the Rugrats reboot that showed Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael and Phil and Lil DeVille following their CGI makeover.It’s just the latest childhood favourite the streaming service are bringing into the modern age, following news that revivals of iCarly and Dora The Explorer are also in the works.It’s also been confirmed that the series’ original voice cast of E.G. Daily (Tommy), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), Cree Summer (Susie) and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil) will be reprising their roles.

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