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As if! If you’re a millennial of a certain age, it’s probably wild to you thatCluelessis turning 30 this year! The iconic 1995 teen comedy not only gave us iconic fashion moments, quotable one-liners, andAlicia Silverstoneas the forever-fabulous Cher Horowitz — it also forever cemented itself as a classic ’90s movie. Three decades later, it’s still totally beloved by both older and younger generations.
Well, today it wasannouncedthat Alicia Silverstone is stepping back into her iconic yellow plaid suit as Cher in a brand-newCluelesssequel series in development at Peacock! The 48-year-old actress will not only reprise her role but also serve as an executive producer.
Also returning behind the scenes is Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the 1995 film, and will serve as executive producer, while Josh Schwartz (creator ofThe O.C.andGossip Girl), Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss are attached to write and executive produce the series.
Now, as any millennial will tell you, this isn’t the first sequel TV series. There was aCluelesssitcom that ran from 1996–99, though Alicia did not return for it, and instead, the character of Cher was played Rachel Blanchard.
However, Alicia didrepriseher role as Cher (along with Elisa Donovan as Amber) in a 2023 Super Bowl commercial for Rakuten.
