The “Clueless” sequel sequence has discovered a brand new residence. The present, which is able to see Alicia Silverstone reprise the function of Cher Horowitz, has been greenlit at Paramount+.
The mission was initially arrange for improvement at Peacock in early 2025, nevertheless it was reported in April 2026 that it was no longer moving forward at that streaming service. Sources say that Paramount+ has given the present a six-episode order. It is slated to start manufacturing in Los Angeles in 2027. According to sources, the manufacturing has submitted paperwork with the California Film Commission to obtain state tax subsidies.
As beforehand reported, the present can be set within the current day. The logline states, “Beloved Beverly Hills icon Cher Horowitz (Silverstone) has figured out a lot: She’s successful in business and has mastered motherhood—that is, until her daughter’s high school years, and Cher finds that parenting a teenager makes her feel ‘clueless’ all over again.”
The greenlight is smart on numerous fronts. “Clueless” was initially launched by Paramount Pictures in 1995, which means the sequence will now keep in-house relatively than going to an outdoor streamer. Universal Television was hooked up as co-studio when the mission was arrange at Peacock, however will now be produced solely by Paramount-owned CBS Studios.
In addition, Paramount+ has been out there for extra female-skewing content material ever because the Paramount-Skydance merger was accomplished and Cindy Holland took on oversight of Paramount’s direct-to-consumer enterprise. To that finish, Holland’s staff has already commissioned the authorized drama “Discretion” starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning in addition to the limited series “Fear Not” starring Anne Hathaway.
The new “Clueless” sequence is written by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss. All three are govt producers, with Schwartz and Savage producing below their Fake Empire banner. Silverstone additionally govt produces, as does the movie’s author and director, Amy Heckerling, in addition to the movie’s producer, Robert Lawrence. CBS Studios will produce.
“’Clueless’ is coming home,” mentioned Jane Wiseman, head of Originals for Paramount+. “Thirty-one years ago, Alicia Silverstone’s Cher Horowitz captivated audiences with her signature chic style, sharp wit and relentless optimism, helping make ‘Clueless’ a box office hit and instant pop culture classic. We’re especially proud to be filming this much-anticipated series in Los Angeles, honoring its starring role in the original film while investing in the city’s exceptional talent and crews.”
“Clueless” initially debuted in 1995 and is loosely based mostly on the Jane Austen novel “Emma.” Along with Silverstone, the solid 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 enjoying Cher. The movie was additionally just lately added to the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
