'Clueless' Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone Set At Paramount+
Key Points:
- Paramount+ has officially greenlit a limited sequel series to the 1995 cult classic film Clueless, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her role as Cher Horowitz and serving as executive producer; filming is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.
- The series, written by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss, will pick up 30 years after the original movie, focusing on Cher navigating motherhood and the challenges of raising a teenage daughter.
- This project marks a return of Clueless to its original Paramount IP home after a seven-year development journey involving CBS Studios and previous attempts at Peacock, which ultimately passed on the series.
- Paramount+ Head of Originals Jane Wiseman emphasized the significance of the series' Los Angeles filming location, celebrating the legacy of Clueless as a pop culture classic and investing in local talent and crews.
- The Clueless franchise, originally inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, has a rich history including a 1996 TV series and recent recognition such as addition to the US National Film Registry, highlighting its enduring cultural impact.