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Nineties classic film "Clueless" returns as a series, featuring the original star, Alicia Silverstone.

'90s hit movie 'Clueless' is revived as a series, featuring the original star Alicia Silverstone

"The popular '90s movie 'Clueless' has been revived as a series, featuring the return of Alicia...
"The popular '90s movie 'Clueless' has been revived as a series, featuring the return of Alicia Silverstone."

Nineties classic film 'Clueless' reemerges as a television series, featuring original star Alicia Silverstone once again. - Nineties classic film "Clueless" returns as a series, featuring the original star, Alicia Silverstone.

Get ready to step back into Beverly Hills High School, as the beloved 1995 comedy "Clueless - What Else!" is set to return as a series in 2026. Originally announced in the spring, the reboot will bring back Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, the iconic character she played in the original film.

The series, produced by US streaming service Peacock, will see Cher navigating high school in the modern day, tackling contemporary issues such as social media and Gen-Z culture, while maintaining the witty social satire and fashion-forward style that made the original so endearing.

The creative team behind the series includes Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the minds behind Gossip Girl and The OC, as well as Jordan Weiss, creator of Dollface. Amy Heckerling, director of the original film, and Robert Lawrence, one of the producers, will also serve as executive producers, ensuring a connection to the original's legacy.

Alicia Silverstone, who was just 19 years old when she played Cher in the original film, has expressed her excitement about reprising the role. She emphasised the importance of staying true to the original while bringing a fresh, relevant twist to the material for today's audience.

Details about the plot are still under wraps, but the reboot will explore how Cher has evolved in 2025, including sustainable and vegan fashion choices. The show aims to honour the original film while providing new, engaging storylines for fans.

Production for the reboot is expected to begin in early 2026, but no concrete release date has been announced yet. Fans of the original film can look forward to a modern take on the classic comedy, with all the charm and optimism they loved in the original.

[1] TVLine, "Clueless Reboot in the Works at Peacock with Original's Amy Heckerling and Alicia Silverstone", 2021. [2] Deadline, "Clueless Reboot Series Ordered at Peacock with Alicia Silverstone, Amy Heckerling, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage", 2021.

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