Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.
Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. is an upcoming American family medical drama created by Kourtney Kang that serves as a reboot of the ABC television series Doogie Howser, M.D.. It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the titular character and Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Jason Scott Lee in supporting roles. The series is set to be released in 2021 on Disney+.
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Created by | Kourtney Kang |
Based on | Doogie Howser, M.D. by Steven Bochco David E. Kelley |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Production location | Hawaii |
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Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
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Original network | Disney+ |
Premise
Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha is a teenaged wunderkind juggling her high school life with an early medical career.
Cast
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha
- Kathleen Rose Perkins as Dr. Clara Hannon
- Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Charles
- Jason Scott Lee as Benny Kameāloha
- Mapuana Makia as Noelani
Production
Development
It was announced in April 2020 that a female led remake of Doogie Howser, M.D. was put into development at Disney+, developed by Kourtney Kang. The series will be set in Hawaii to reflect Kang's background.[1] It would be greenlit for a series order in September.[2]
Casting
In January 2021, Peyton Elizabeth Lee was cast in the titular role, with Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Jason Scott Lee cast as leads.[3][4][5][6] Mapuana Makia joined the cast as a series regular the following month.[7]
Filming
Filming began on the series on December 7, 2020, in Honolulu and Los Angeles.[8]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (April 8, 2020). "'Doogie Howser' Female-Led Reboot 'Doogie Kealoha, M.D.' In Works At Disney+ From Kourtney Kang". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 28, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2020). "'Doogie Howser' Female-Led Reboot 'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.' Picked Up To Series By Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Petski, Denise. "Peyton Elizabeth Lee To Play Title Role In Female-Led 'Doogie Howser' Reboot On Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Andreeva, Nellie. "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Kathleen Rose Perkins To Star In 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- Otterson, Joe (January 15, 2021). "Doogie Howser Reboot at Disney Plus Casts Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 27, 2021). "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Jason Scott Lee To Star In 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2021). "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Mapuana Makia Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." Film & Television Industry Alliance. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.