James played Richie Crawford for eight seasons on the beloved sitcom and told Entertainment Weekly that he wants to "take the show and turn it into an animated series." His vision includes modernizing classic episodes and reintroducing the Winslow family for a new generation.

Family Matters' star Bryton James says he is working on an animated reboot idea, which is 'pretty far along' and in 'Warner Bros.' hands.'

James, who played Richie Crawford from season 2 onwards, revealed he's been "taking the old episodes and modernizing them" to reach a new audience