Much-loved American musical comedy The Blues Brothers, which grew into a cult anti-establishment film, is set to live on as an animated series.

But if it's anything like the film don't expect it to be a politically correct kid's cartoon. Bento Box Entertainment, the Californian animation studios behind the distinctly offbeat Bob's Burgers, has signed on to make the series.

The Blues Brothers featured several pile-ups, most of which involved police cars. Credit:Alamy

Dan Aykroyd, co-creator of the comedy skit and co-star in the film alongside the late John Belushi, will step up as a co-creator and executive producer on the new series, along with widow, Judy Belushi, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The episodes will feature Jake and Elwood out on the road again, with a specially curated soundtrack featuring classic hits plus new tracks.

Aykroyd said it would bring the Blues Brothers into the 21st-century. "The show will be the Blues Brothers living in America and utilizing all new technology to make and promote their own records, seek out and record new artists and avoid law enforcement – and all while fighting for truth, justice and a better breakfast sandwich," he said.