Apple TV+ Greenlights Animated Harriet the Spy Series

Apple TV+ has ordered an animated adaptation of Louise Fitzhugh’s children’s novel Harriet the Spy, produced by The Jim Henson Company and Rehab Entertainment.

Set in 1960s New York, the series chronicles the coming-of-age adventures of the irrepressible Harriet M. Welsch, who goes about spying in her efforts to become a good writer. Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird, Booksmart) voices Harriet, while Jane Lynch (Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) voices Ole Golly, Harriet’s larger-than-life nanny.

The Apple Original series will be written and executive produced by Will McRobb (co-creator of The Adventures of Pete & Pete). Sidney Clifton (Black Panther, Me, Eloise) will be the producer. Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford will executive produce on behalf of The Jim Henson Company, and John W. Hyde and Terissa Kelton will executive produce for Rehab Entertainment. Wendy Moss-Klein and Nancy Steingard of 2 Friends Entertainment will also serve as executive producers. Titmouse Animation Studios will animate the series.

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as at tv.apple.com, for a monthly fee.