Kenya Barris’ ‘Bewitched’ Reboot Pushed at ABC
Kenya Barris’ “Bewitched” reboot is not moving forward at ABC this pilot season, TheWrap has learned.
The project, which received a pilot production commitment from the network in August, has been rolled off the broadcaster’s current cycle, an individual with knowledge of the decision tells TheWrap. However, it still remains in active development, with the person saying ABC is excited about the reboot and wants to take the time to get it right.
Barris and “Black-ish” writer and co-producer Yamara Taylor were set to write and executive produce the single-camera reboot of the popular 1960s sitcom, which would feature an interracial family formed when Samantha, a black hard working, single mom who happens to be a witch, marries Darren, a white mortal who happens to be a bit of a slacker. They struggle to navigate their differences as she discovers that even when a black girl is literally magic,...
The project, which received a pilot production commitment from the network in August, has been rolled off the broadcaster’s current cycle, an individual with knowledge of the decision tells TheWrap. However, it still remains in active development, with the person saying ABC is excited about the reboot and wants to take the time to get it right.
Barris and “Black-ish” writer and co-producer Yamara Taylor were set to write and executive produce the single-camera reboot of the popular 1960s sitcom, which would feature an interracial family formed when Samantha, a black hard working, single mom who happens to be a witch, marries Darren, a white mortal who happens to be a bit of a slacker. They struggle to navigate their differences as she discovers that even when a black girl is literally magic,...
- 2/5/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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