Simon Cowell is planning to create a cartoon TV series.
Simon Cowell
The 61-year-old music mogul previously teamed up with his son Eric Cowell, seven, to write a series of children's books called 'Wishfits' - inspired by the youngster's made-up hybrid animal species - and now the pair are hoping to turn the tomes into a show on the small screen.
He said: "We came up with an idea for a children’s book series called 'Wishfits', which are about all of these animals you combine.
"So you can have half a dog and half a snail which is called a Snog.
"So we are now writing children’s books which we hope to make into a TV series."
'X Factor' boss Simon also admitted he hopes Eric will take over his empire when he is younger.
Speaking on talk show 'Nick Cannon', he added: "My dream was always for him to take over the company but he’s a little bit young at the moment, seven."
In February 2020, Simon announced he and Eric had been working on 'Wishfits'.
He wrote at the time: "Hello everyone.
"I wanted to share something exciting my son Eric and I have been working on. I would like to introduce to you #WISHFITS. To begin with, we have announced a seven book deal with @hachettekids today.
"WISHFIT is a world where the most unusual animals exist. The WISHFITS are magical, unusual and have evolved in a weird and wonderful way, combining two different species to form hybrid animals with very distinct characteristics!
"To be able to write a series of books with my son Eric has been magical. (sic)"
Simon may have some extra time on his hands this year after ITV confirmed earlier this year that there are "no current plans" for a new series of 'The X Factor'.
An ITV spokesperson said in a statement: "There are no current plans for the next series of 'The X Factor' at this stage."
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