The Beano comic character Minnie the Minx is set to get the live-action treatment with a brand new series – so take that, Dennis the Menace!

Beano Studios has teamed up with Lime Pictures to create the comedy-drama The Magnificent Misadventures of Minnie, based on one of the comic strip's most well-known characters.

According to Deadline, the show will see the rebellious 13-year-old cause chaos both in school and outside with friends Sam and Becky.

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Developed by Julie Bower (So Awkward) and Danielle Ward (Danger Mouse), the series will be aimed at children between eight and 12.

"Collaborating with Lime Pictures to bring Beano's strongest and most rebellious older girl character to a new live action audience is extremely exciting," Beano Studios' Chris Rose said. "Minnie has, and always will be, an inspirational character for a forward-thinking generation."

Lime Pictures' Kate Little added: "Minnie the Minx is the quintessential girl who climbs trees and has been busy entertaining generations of children since her very first appearance in the 1950s.

"Minnie's embodiment of girl power remains so relevant to today's young audiences: we are thrilled to be working with Beano Studios to bring one of their best loved characters and all her rebellious antics to life on screen for a fresh generation of minxes everywhere."

Real-name Hermione Makepeace, Minnie first appeared in the comics in 1953 – so this live-action version is certainly a long time coming.

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