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TMC · 03-26-2021, 01:59 PM

https://tvline.com/2021/03/26/ally-m...khart-revival/

The Fox legal drama created by David E. Kelley and starring Flockhart that became a phenomenon when it premiered in 1997 may be ready for a comeback. "An Ally McBeal limited series revival is in the early stages of development, with titular leading lady Calista Flockhart being eyed to reprise her iconic role," reports TVLine's Michael Ausiello. "The series’ creator, David E. Kelley, would be involved in the potential sequel series as an exec producer, but a female auteur would likely take the showrunner reins, as Kelly himself previously hinted." In a 2018 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kelley said a woman should lead any reboot of Ally McBeal. “I’d be open to the idea of Ally McBeal being done again, but I don’t think it should be done by me. If it were going to be done, it really should be done by a woman,” he said. “If it’s going to be new, it should be new and different. And I did it: 100 hours.” Ally McBeal aired for five seasons, winning Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999, the same year Kelley won Outstanding Drama Series for The Practice. As Ausiello notes, "the series also became known for pushing the kind of sexual boundaries — particularly within the workplace — that would be verboten in the #MeToo era."

TMC · 08-19-2022, 05:56 PM

https://deadline.com/2022/08/ally-mc...rt-1235094659/

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Exactly two decades since David E. Kelley’s Ally McBeal ended its five-season run on Fox, the Emmy-winning legal dramedy starring Calista Flockhart is plotting a comeback with a sequel series, which is in early development at ABC, I have learned.

Written and executive produced by Karin Gist (Mike), I hear the new show will follow a young Black woman who joins the law film from the original series (or its current incarnation) straight out of law school. The young woman is believed to be the daughter of Ally McBeal’s (Flockhart) D.A. roommate Renée Raddick, who was played by Lisa Nicole Carson on the mothership series.

I hear Flockhart has been approached to reprise her title role from the original in some capacity and to executive produce the followup. A decision on her potential involvement likely won’t be made until a script has been written.

TMC · 01-24-2024, 10:08 PM

"I'm Always Game": Ally McBeal Reboot Chances Addressed By Calista Flockhart

Emmy-nominated star Calista Flockhart teases the chances of an Ally McBeal revival, after rumors a rebooted show have been circulating.

03-26-2021, 01:59 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	Ally McBeal may be revived as a limited series with Calista Flockhart https://tvline.com/2021/03/26/ally-m...khart-revival/ The Fox legal drama created by David E. Kelley and starring Flockhart that became a phenomenon when it premiered in 1997 may be ready for a comeback. "An Ally McBeal limited series revival is in the early stages of development, with titular leading lady Calista Flockhart being eyed to reprise her iconic role," reports TVLine's Michael Ausiello. "The series’ creator, David E. Kelley, would be involved in the potential sequel series as an exec producer, but a female auteur would likely take the showrunner reins, as Kelly himself previously hinted." In a 2018 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kelley said a woman should lead any reboot of Ally McBeal. “I’d be open to the idea of Ally McBeal being done again, but I don’t think it should be done by me. If it were going to be done, it really should be done by a woman,” he said. “If it’s going to be new, it should be new and different. And I did it: 100 hours.” Ally McBeal aired for five seasons, winning Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999, the same year Kelley won Outstanding Drama Series for The Practice. As Ausiello notes, "the series also became known for pushing the kind of sexual boundaries — particularly within the workplace — that would be verboten in the #MeToo era."

01-24-2024, 10:08 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	"I'm Always Game": Ally McBeal Reboot Chances Addressed By Calista Flockhart Emmy-nominated star Calista Flockhart teases the chances of an Ally McBeal revival, after rumors a rebooted show have been circulating.