‘Joe Dirt’ Animated Sequel Series in Development at Fox with David Spade Returning

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A follow-up animated series based on the 2001 cult-classic comedy Joe Dirt is currently in development at Fox, with David Spade attached to reprise his role as the mullet-toting, endlessly optimistic title character and serve as executive producer.

Co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Fox Entertainment, the project marks the latest chapter for the blue-collar antihero following the original theatrical release and the 2015 streaming sequel Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser.

A 25-Year Jump: Married Life and Fatherhood

Envisioned as a direct continuation, the animated series catches up with Joe 25 years after the events of the original film. Still happily married to his longtime love Brandy, Joe is now facing a brand-new set of chaotic challenges: raising three teenage daughters.

According to the official logline:

“He’s still got his eternal optimism. And he needs it—just because he’s married with three teenage daughters doesn’t mean his problems are over. The messes are bigger, and Joe’s mop and bucket just won’t cut it.”

By jumping forward a quarter-century rather than freezing the character in the early 2000s, the revival aims to explore fresh, family-driven comedic territory while keeping Joe’s trademark heart, mullet, and indestructible positive attitude intact.

The Creative Team Behind the Revival

The series is being written and executive produced by Scott Gairdner, creator of Comedy Central’s Moonbeam City and co-creator of Netflix’s Saturday Morning All Star Hits!, who also previously wrote for Fox’s animated comedy HouseBroken.

Spade executive produces alongside Fred Wolf, his co-writer on the original 2001 film and director of the 2015 sequel, along with Doug Robinson and Lauren Moffat for Doug Robinson Productions.

While this isn’t the first time an animated version of Joe Dirt was pursued—a previous TV iteration was developed at TBS back in 2010—the project represents a natural fit for Fox as the network continues to aggressively build out its adult animation pipeline alongside staples like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers.

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