The long-rumored Scrubs reboot has officially gained momentum, as 20th Television and ABC have secured the involvement of series creator/executive producer Bill Lawrence in developing the new project. After negotiating with Warner Bros TV, where Lawrence is under an exclusive overall deal, a agreement was reached to free up Lawrence’s schedule for the Disney-owned production company.
Lawrence will not serve as showrunner, but his creative team and many original cast members are expected to return. The main cast includes Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, and potentially Judy Reyes, who is a series regular on ABC’s new drama High Potential.
In an interview with Deadline, Lawrence envisioned Scrubs 2.0 as a hybrid between a revival and a reboot, revisiting original characters while introducing new interns to the Sacred Heart Hospital world. He believes this approach will appeal to fans of both eras of the show.
The project’s development is a significant step forward for those hoping to see a reinvigorated version of Scrubs. While some critics have expressed concerns about reboots, Lawrence’s commitment to his original vision and the involvement of many familiar faces are promising signs that this iteration could be successful.
Source: https://deadline.com/2024/12/scrubs-reboot-abc-bill-lawrence-cast-zach-braff-sarah-chalke-1236194587