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  • Alicia Silverstone Returns as Cher in New ‘Clueless’ Sequel Series for Peacock

    Alicia Silverstone Returns as Cher in New ‘Clueless’ Sequel Series for Peacock

    As if! Alicia Silverstone is dusting off her yellow plaid blazer and stepping back into the role that made her a ’90s icon. Peacock is developing a Clueless sequel series, and yes, Silverstone is officially set to reprise her role as the ever-fabulous Cher Horowitz.

    A New Chapter for a Cult Classic

    The upcoming series is being billed as a follow-up to the 1995 teen comedy classic, which was loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma. Plot details remain hush-hush for now, but fans can expect a modern twist on the world of Beverly Hills’ most beloved matchmaker.

    While rumors have swirled about potential storylines, Peacock and its creative team are keeping things tightly under wraps. What we do know: original film director and writer Amy Heckerling is back as an executive producer, bringing her signature flair to the new generation of Clueless.

    Creative Team Behind the Sequel

    Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage — best known for turning high school drama into TV gold with Gossip Girl and Nancy Drew — are set to write the series along with Freaky Friday (and Freakier Friday) writer Jordan Weiss. The trio will also serve as executive producers under Schwartz and Savage’s Fake Empire production banner.

    In addition to Silverstone and Heckerling, the show will be executive produced by Robert Lawrence, who also produced the original film. The project is being developed by CBS Studios and Universal Television for Peacock.

    A History of Reboots — and a Super Bowl Surprise

    This isn’t Peacock’s first attempt at rebooting the Clueless universe. A 2020 pitch for a mystery series centered around Stacey Dash’s Dionne character never made it to air. Still, Silverstone gave fans a nostalgic treat when she returned as Cher in a buzzy Super Bowl ad in 2023.

    30 Years of “Clueless” Charm

    The original Clueless turns 30 this year and will return to theaters for a special Fathom Events summer screening. The film grossed $56.6 million worldwide and became a touchstone for a generation of teen comedies. Alongside Silverstone, the film starred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, and Wallace Shawn.

    No release date has been set for the Clueless sequel series just yet — but we’ll be totally buggin’ until it arrives.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg, Actress Known for ‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ Found Dead at 39

    Michelle Trachtenberg, Actress Known for ‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ Found Dead at 39

    Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, and Harriet the Spy, has tragically passed away at the age of 39, according to a report from the New York Post.

    Trachtenberg was found dead by her mother around 8 a.m. Wednesday at One Columbus Place, a luxury apartment building in Manhattan’s Central Park South neighborhood. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the actress was discovered unconscious and unresponsive. The report also noted that Trachtenberg had recently undergone a liver transplant.

    A New York City native, Trachtenberg began her acting career as a child star, with early roles in Nickelodeon projects such as The Adventures of Pete & Pete and the film Harriet the Spy. She gained widespread recognition when she was cast as Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s titular character, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 2000 to 2003. Her role earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Sidekick in 2001.

    Trachtenberg’s career continued to thrive after Buffy, and she became a prominent figure in pop culture. She played the role of Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl from 2008 to 2012, earning a nomination for Choice TV Villain at the Teen Choice Awards in 2012. The actress expressed her enjoyment of portraying the show’s villain, telling Seventeen in 2009, “It’s definitely a lot more fun than playing the good girl. I love the reaction you get. I never understood why some actors don’t want to play villains or evil characters.”

    In addition to her iconic television roles, Trachtenberg made a cameo appearance in Fall Out Boy’s music video for their hit song “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” in 2007. She also appeared in a range of television series, including Mercy, Weeds, and the 2022 Gossip Girl reboot.

    Trachtenberg also had a successful film career, with notable roles in EuroTrip, 17 Again, and The Scribbler.

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer remains a show beloved by many, particularly for its groundbreaking LGBTQ+ representation. The show’s portrayal of Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan) and her lesbian relationship with Tara (Amber Benson) marked an important moment for queer visibility on mainstream television.

    Further details surrounding Trachtenberg’s death have not yet been released. This story is still developing.

  • HBO Max Cancels Inclusive ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot

    HBO Max Cancels Inclusive ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot

    Xoxo, Gossip Girl. Until next time! (more…)