That ’70s Show Spinoff That ’90s Show Is Happening at Netflix with Red and Kitty Forman



The Formans are coming back to television. Netflix has announced that they’ll be giving That ’70s Show a sequel series that will bring back at least two key members of the original cast. Dubbed That ’90s Show, the spinoff brings back series creators Bonnie and Terry Turner. Kurtwood Smith (Red Forman) and Debra Jo Rupp (Kitty Forman) are the only two cast members officially confirmed, but producers reportedly hope to secure other original stars as well.

The official description for That ’90s Show reads, “Hello, Wisconsin! It’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red. Sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll never dies, it just changes clothes.”

RELATED: Wilmer Valderrama Bought the Iconic That ’70s Show Vista Cruiser for Just $500

That ’90s Show will consist of ten episodes, and Netflix will presumably order additional seasons if fans are receptive to the show. The multicam comedy series is executive produced by original series creators Bonnie and Terry Turner, Lindsey Turner, Marcy Carsey, and Tom Werner. Gregg Mettler will serve as showrunner.

That ’70s Show debuted in 1998 on Fox, running for eight seasons and 200 episodes before concluding in 2006. Its ensemble cast included names like Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Danny Masterson, Kurtwood Smith, Debro Jo Rupp, Don Stark, and Tanya Roberts. Tommy Chong was also featured in a memorable recurring role.

While Netflix hopes to bring back several cast members for That ’90s Show, odds are we won’t see Danny Masterson returning as Stephen Hyde. The actor is in the midst of some very serious legal trouble as he’s set to stand trial for allegations of sexual assault. Similar allegations were what led to Netflix previously firing Masterson already from his role in Ashton Kutcher’s series The Ranch. Additionally, Tanya Roberts has since passed away.

Based on the success of That ’70s Show, Fox hoped to do the same with a loose spinoff set in the ’80s. Naturally, it was called That ’80s Show, though it didn’t feature any characters from its parent series crossing over, in part because the new show was so short-lived. Only lasting for one season, the show was canceled by Fox after thirteen episodes, and it’s mostly forgotten about these days.

Needless to say, there’s a certain risk in trying to do a spinoff of That ’70s Show. Of course, That ’90s Show will have the advantage of featuring at least two stars from the original series, making it more of a direct spinoff of That ’70s Show. They might be a couple of decades older now, but it will be fun for fans to see Red and Kitty Forman again after all of these years. Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp have since collaborated on other projects, but there’s nothing quite like seeing the Formans together.

That ’70s Show had been one of the most popular shows to watch on Netflix before the streamer lost the streaming rights. Perhaps they figured that the next best thing was to launch a sequel series with as many stars from the original show returning as possible. This news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter.

You can view the original article HERE.

Anthony Mackie Wants to Star in Keanu Reeves’ John Wick 5
Giancarlo Esposito Can’t Keep Overcrowded, Rushed Parish on the Road | TV/Streaming
Femme Review | An Edge-of-Your-Seat Queering of the Neo-Noir Crime Thriller
Jerry Bruckheimer Still Wants Nicolas Cage for National Treasure 3
Suede’s Brett Anderson duets with Nadine Shah on expansive cover of Mercury Rev’s ‘Holes’
Little kids go viral with cover of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Wish’
Watch Militarie Gun’s “incredibly hard” cover of ‘Song 2’ by Blur
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have first child together
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem Creators Promise a Mind-Blowing Season 2
The Jinx, Which Transformed the True Crime Landscape, Returns with More Robert Durst
Marvel Zombies Confirmed for a TV-MA Rating, According to Marvel Head of Animation
Grey’s Anatomy Round Table: Are They Running Out of Things to Do With Amelia Shepherd?
Ham thrilled as Lakers rally for ‘top-3’ win of year
Report: Cowboys haven’t made Dak extension offers
The Money Game: How Much Can College Athletes Earn with NIL
Understanding the NIL Process: A Comprehensive Guide from Industry-Leading Lawyers
Larry David Calls Trump ‘Little Baby,’ ‘Sociopath,’ ‘Insane,’ ‘Sick Man’
Kenan Thompson Addresses ‘Quiet on Set’ Nickelodeon Documentary
Marvel’s Blade Delayed Amid Writers Strike
Joe Exotic Rocking Longer Mullet in New Mug Shot
Cher’s Closet From Clueless Is Becoming A Reality, Thanks To Vêtir
Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses Editor Review
Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson Welcome Their First Baby!
Best JW Pei Bags on Amazon