‘Clueless’ Sequel Series No Longer in Development at Peacock

The “Clueless” sequel sequence, which might see Alicia Silverstone reprise the position of Cher Horowitz, is just not transferring ahead at Peacock, Variety you’ve gotten discovered solely.

The challenge was announced as being in development at the NBCU streamer in April 2025. According to sources, CBS Studios and Paramount stay excessive on the challenge and the IP. Given the rabid fanbase for the movie and the sponsors it boasts, it’s anticipated to generate vital curiosity in {the marketplace} when it’s taken out to consumers as soon as once more.

Exact plot particulars for the present weren’t revealed, aside from the very fact it will choose up with Cher’s life years after the occasions of the long-lasting movie.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are connected to write down together with Jordan Weiss. All three will govt produce, with Schwartz and Savage doing so beneath their Fake Empire banner. Silverstone will govt produce in addition to starring. Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the movie, and Robert Lawrence, who produced the movie, additionally function govt producers. Universal Television was connected to supply together with CBS Studios, however is not concerned.

Peacock had beforehand developed an entirely separate “Clueless” challenge in 2020 that might have targeted on Cher’s finest buddy Dionne, however that in the end didn’t transfer past improvement.

“Clueless” initially debuted in 1995 and is loosely primarily based on the Jane Austen novel “Emma.” Along with Silverstone, the solid included Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer, and Dan Hedaya. A TV adaptation aired on ABC after which UPN from 1996 till 1999 for 3 seasons, with Rachel Blanchard enjoying Cher.

Peacock’s present scripted slate consists of returning exhibits just like the comedies “Twisted Metal,” “The Paper,” and “The ‘Burbs,” in addition to dramas like “The Day of the Jackal” and the upcoming exhibits “MIA,” “The Five-Star Weekend,” “Dig,” “Superfakes,” and the “Friday the 13th” prequel “Crystal Lake.” Interestingly, Peacock has not introduced a brand new sequence order since May 2025 when “Dig” — which hails from Amy Poehler and Mike Schur — was picked up.