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JamesG · 10-12-2023, 04:17 AM

Jennifer Saunders Promises to Write New "Absolutely Fabulous" Script by the End of 2023
by Joey Nolfi
October 11, 2023

Jennifer Saunders is in need of a few surfaces atop which to write, as the British comedy icon has vowed to complete a new "Absolutely Fabulous" script based on the beloved BBC sitcom by the end of 2023.

The 65-year-old promised her longtime friend and collaborative partner Dawn French that she'd have an initial draft of the project done over the next two months, after French revealed that she often challenges Saunders to work when she can tell her pal needs a push — including a prior deal between the pair that would've seen Saunders pay French £10,000 "if she didn't write the AbFab film," the latter said on their Titting About podcast.

"I need to write a film or a series based on AbFab, because everyone wants another AbFab movie. I can't do that, I just don't have a thing. I want to do something related," she clarified.

When French asked if Saunders' beloved "Absolutely Fabulous" costar, Joanna Lumley, would be involved, she responded, "Possibly, including some AbFab-ness, but not totally AbFab."

French went on to clarify the terms of their new agreement, stating for the record that, upon shaking her hand on the air, Saunders would enter a contract to write "a serious first draft of a film [or TV show] related to AbFab by the 31st of December."

Saunders then got up from her seat, indicating that she was "happy" after grabbing French's hand. "She's shaking on it," French exclaimed. "Alright, there's a deal for a new AbFab product!"

https://ew.com/tv/jennifer-saunders-...us-screenplay/

CJMD03 · 10-12-2023, 04:32 AM

Let it go!

JMFabiano524 · 10-17-2023, 09:34 AM

I'm mixed.

I LOVE Ab Fab. Joanna posing for a picture with me in Patsy character is like the gold standard of my celebrity meetings.

But nothing has come close to the 1992-95 series. And this isn't a new thing...Last Shout felt off too.

I mean, I automatically feel happy when I see the characters again. But I am not expecting anything groundbreaking or super awesome. And June is no longer with us! Unless it's a one off to say goodbye to her....

Jen, Dame Jo, the others, they got talent. They can do any project they want and I'm sure it'll be decent at least. They don't HAVE to go back to the past every time.

And there's the elephant in the room. Unless Jennifer has the same carte blanche people here like Seth McFarlane and Trey Parker/Matt Stone, who people just accept as being inappropriate, how are you going to do a 2020s version of Ab Fab without watering down stuff, and, well, being "nicer"?

10-12-2023, 04:17 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,995	Jennifer Saunders to Write New "Absolutely Fabulous" Script by End of 2023 *Jennifer Saunders Promises to Write New "Absolutely Fabulous" Script by the End of 2023* by Joey Nolfi October 11, 2023 Jennifer Saunders is in need of a few surfaces atop which to write, as the British comedy icon has vowed to complete a new "Absolutely Fabulous" script based on the beloved BBC sitcom by the end of 2023. The 65-year-old promised her longtime friend and collaborative partner Dawn French that she'd have an initial draft of the project done over the next two months, after French revealed that she often challenges Saunders to work when she can tell her pal needs a push — including a prior deal between the pair that would've seen Saunders pay French £10,000 "if she didn't write the AbFab film," the latter said on their Titting About podcast. "I need to write a film or a series based on AbFab, because everyone wants another AbFab movie. I can't do that, I just don't have a thing. I want to do something related," she clarified. When French asked if Saunders' beloved "Absolutely Fabulous" costar, Joanna Lumley, would be involved, she responded, "Possibly, including some AbFab-ness, but not totally AbFab." French went on to clarify the terms of their new agreement, stating for the record that, upon shaking her hand on the air, Saunders would enter a contract to write "a serious first draft of a film [or TV show] related to AbFab by the 31st of December." Saunders then got up from her seat, indicating that she was "happy" after grabbing French's hand. "She's shaking on it," French exclaimed. "Alright, there's a deal for a new AbFab product!" https://ew.com/tv/jennifer-saunders-...us-screenplay/

10-12-2023, 04:32 AM	#2
CJMD03 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2018 Posts: 417	Let it go!

10-17-2023, 09:34 AM	#3
JMFabiano524 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 525	I'm mixed. I LOVE Ab Fab. Joanna posing for a picture with me in Patsy character is like the gold standard of my celebrity meetings. But nothing has come close to the 1992-95 series. And this isn't a new thing...Last Shout felt off too. I mean, I automatically feel happy when I see the characters again. But I am not expecting anything groundbreaking or super awesome. And June is no longer with us! Unless it's a one off to say goodbye to her.... Jen, Dame Jo, the others, they got talent. They can do any project they want and I'm sure it'll be decent at least. They don't HAVE to go back to the past every time. And there's the elephant in the room. Unless Jennifer has the same carte blanche people here like Seth McFarlane and Trey Parker/Matt Stone, who people just accept as being inappropriate, how are you going to do a 2020s version of Ab Fab without watering down stuff, and, well, being "nicer"?