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+.

Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.
Genre
Created byKourtney Kang
Based onDoogie Howser, M.D.
by Steven Bochco
David E. Kelley
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationHawaii
Production companies
DistributorDisney Platform Distribution
Release
Original networkDisney+

Premise

Lahela "Doogie" Kameāloha is a teenaged wunderkind juggling her high school life with an early medical career.

Cast

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2021). "'Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.': Mapuana Makia Joins 'Doogie Howser' Reboot At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  8. "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." Film & Television Industry Alliance. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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