Mary-Louise Parker is set to star in a Weeds sequel series for Starz - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 11-07-2019, 10:27 PM

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/wee...rz-1203390573/

Variety reports that Parker is attached to star and executive produce the potential reboot, which "picks up with the Botwin family 10 years after the events of the original series in an era of legalization." Weeds creator Jenji Kohan, whose Showtime comedy originally aired from 2005 to 2012, has no involvement in the potential reboot. The reboot will be written by former Weeds writer and co-executive producer Victoria Morrow. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer is referring to the new Weeds as "Weeds 4.20." “As excited as we are about our new series, I want to remind everyone that ‘the old is also new,’ and we’re pleased to be bringing two of the most acclaimed shows in television history, Mad Men and Weeds, to the global syndication marketplace next year,” Feltheimer said during today's earnings call. “We will be launching the marketing campaign for Mad Men, winner of 16 Emmys and five Golden Globes during its eight-year run, later this month. And we’re thrilled to be back in business with series star and producer Mary Louise Parker on what we’re calling ‘Weeds 4.20,’ already in active development at Starz, as we prepare a comprehensive and integrated rollout for one of television’s most beloved properties.”

JamesG · 11-07-2019, 10:55 PM

I don't know why.

I think the original series went on a bit longer than it should have.

Chocolate Moose · 11-08-2019, 01:03 PM

Ooooo

Looking forward to that!!!

TMC · 11-13-2019, 09:01 PM

Elizabeth Perkins hopes to be part of Starz's Weeds revival

Perkins, who played Nancy Botwin's narcissistic neighbor Celia Hodes on the Showtime comedy, says she at least wants her character to be "sent out really well" because "she deserved a really big death."

Mr. Television · 11-13-2019, 10:21 PM

Bad timing. Comcast dropping Starz probably.

TMC · 08-07-2020, 01:53 AM

Weeds may strike it rich with a new syndication deal amid plans for a reboot

Lionsgate plans to take the Jenji Kohan-created Showtime series to market this fall.

11-07-2019, 10:27 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,642	Mary-Louise Parker is set to star in a Weeds sequel series for Starz https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/wee...rz-1203390573/ Variety reports that Parker is attached to star and executive produce the potential reboot, which "picks up with the Botwin family 10 years after the events of the original series in an era of legalization." Weeds creator Jenji Kohan, whose Showtime comedy originally aired from 2005 to 2012, has no involvement in the potential reboot. The reboot will be written by former Weeds writer and co-executive producer Victoria Morrow. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer is referring to the new Weeds as "Weeds 4.20." “As excited as we are about our new series, I want to remind everyone that ‘the old is also new,’ and we’re pleased to be bringing two of the most acclaimed shows in television history, Mad Men and Weeds, to the global syndication marketplace next year,” Feltheimer said during today's earnings call. “We will be launching the marketing campaign for Mad Men, winner of 16 Emmys and five Golden Globes during its eight-year run, later this month. And we’re thrilled to be back in business with series star and producer Mary Louise Parker on what we’re calling ‘Weeds 4.20,’ already in active development at Starz, as we prepare a comprehensive and integrated rollout for one of television’s most beloved properties.”

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Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,881	Ooooo Looking forward to that!!!
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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	Bad timing. Comcast dropping Starz probably.
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11-07-2019, 10:55 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	I don't know why. I think the original series went on a bit longer than it should have.

11-13-2019, 09:01 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,642	Elizabeth Perkins hopes to be part of Starz's Weeds revival Perkins, who played Nancy Botwin's narcissistic neighbor Celia Hodes on the Showtime comedy, says she at least wants her character to be "sent out really well" because "she deserved a really big death."

08-07-2020, 01:53 AM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,642	Weeds may strike it rich with a new syndication deal amid plans for a reboot Lionsgate plans to take the Jenji Kohan-created Showtime series to market this fall.