The “Clueless” sequel series, which would see Alicia Silverstone reprise the role of Cher Horowitz, is not moving forward at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively.
The project was announced as being in development at the NBCU streamer in April 2025. According to sources, CBS Studios and Paramount remain high on the project and the IP. Given the rabid fanbase for the film and the auspices it boasts, it is expected to generate significant interest in the marketplace when it is taken out to buyers once again.
Exact plot details for the show were not revealed, aside from the fact it would pick up with Cher’s life years after the events of the iconic film.
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are attached to write along with Jordan Weiss. All three will executive produce, with Schwartz and Savage doing so under their Fake Empire banner. Silverstone will executive produce in addition to starring. Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the film, and Robert Lawrence, who produced the film, also serve as executive producers. Universal Television was attached to produce along with CBS Studios, but is no longer involved.
Peacock had previously developed a wholly separate “Clueless” project in 2020 that would have focused on Cher’s best friend Dionne, but that ultimately did not move beyond development.
“Clueless” originally debuted in 1995 and is loosely based on the Jane Austen novel “Emma.” Along with Silverstone, the cast included Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer, and Dan Hedaya. A TV adaptation aired on ABC and then UPN from 1996 until 1999 for three seasons, with Rachel Blanchard playing Cher.
Peacock’s current scripted slate includes returning shows like the comedies “Twisted Metal,” “The Paper,” and “The ‘Burbs,” as well as dramas like “The Day of the Jackal” and the upcoming shows “M.I.A.,” “The Five-Star Weekend,” “Dig,” “Superfakes,” and the “Friday the 13th” prequel “Crystal Lake.” Interestingly, Peacock has not announced a new series order since May 2025 when “Dig” — which hails from Amy Poehler and Mike Schur — was picked up.
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