ABC ME developing kid’s series, Andy Roid.

Best-selling children’s book Andy Roid is being developed into a new 26 part animated series for ABC ME by SLR Productions.

The book by Felice Arena centres around a half boy, half robot, whose parents are top secret scientists, becomes a teen spy.

CEO and Executive Producer of SLR Productions, Suzanne Ryan said, “SLR Productions is passionate about adapting book properties and with its dynamic mix of technology, spy and bionic awesomeness Andy Roid makes for a one-of-a-kind TV series. Felice has created an amazing world in his successful book series with its extremely appealing lead hero character Andy Roid who is half robot, half boy. We very much look forward to developing the stories and the character of Andy into an incredible series for 8 to 12 year olds with the fantastic support of ABC ME and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.”

Head of Development & Production, Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Bernadette O’Mahony said, “What a great combination – Andy Roid and SLR Productions! It’s great to see this hugely popular book series adapted by such experts in taking great children’s properties from book to screen. The ACTF is really pleased to be able to help make this happen by supporting the development of the Andy Roid animated series, and know that kids across the world will be waiting with baited breath to see their hero come to life.”

“I’m over the moon at the prospect of my bionic-boy hero Andy Roid springing off the page and on to the small screen. The talented team at SLR Productions are the perfect superhero sidekicks to make this happen!” Felice Arena added.