The “Clueless” sequel collection, which might see Alicia Silverstone reprise the position of Cher Horowitz, just isn’t transferring ahead at Peacock, Variety has discovered solely.
The challenge was announced as being in development at the NBCU streamer in April 2025. According to sources, CBS Studios and Paramount stay excessive on the challenge and the IP. Given the rabid fanbase for the movie and the auspices it boasts, it’s anticipated to generate important curiosity in {the marketplace} when it’s taken out to consumers as soon as once more.
Exact plot particulars for the present weren’t revealed, except for the actual fact it could choose up with Cher’s life years after the occasions of the long-lasting movie.
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are hooked up to jot down together with Jordan Weiss. All three will govt produce, with Schwartz and Savage doing so underneath their Fake Empire banner. Silverstone will govt produce in addition to starring. Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the movie, and Robert Lawrence, who produced the movie, additionally function govt producers. Universal Television was hooked up to supply together with CBS Studios, however is now not concerned.
Peacock had beforehand developed an entirely separate “Clueless” challenge in 2020 that might have centered on Cher’s finest buddy Dionne, however that in the end didn’t transfer past improvement.
“Clueless” initially debuted in 1995 and is loosely based mostly on the Jane Austen novel “Emma.” Along with Silverstone, the forged included Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer, and Dan Hedaya. A TV adaptation aired on ABC after which UPN from 1996 till 1999 for 3 seasons, with Rachel Blanchard taking part in Cher.
Peacock’s present scripted slate consists of returning reveals just like the comedies “Twisted Metal,” “The Paper,” and “The ‘Burbs,” in addition to dramas like “The Day of the Jackal” and the upcoming reveals “M.I.A.,” “The Five-Star Weekend,” “Dig,” “Superfakes,” and the “Friday the 13th” prequel “Crystal Lake.” Interestingly, Peacock has not introduced a brand new collection order since May 2025 when “Dig” — which hails from Amy Poehler and Mike Schur — was picked up.
