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In an interview published on deadline.com, Josh Reims was asked:
Reboots are so hard. Would you ever do this again?
REIMS I would totally do it again. This was easier to do because of the fact we didn’t feel beholden to the original. If we had to be more strict to what originally happened, it may not have been as fun and as easy. It worked out for the best.
So does that mean you’re going to reboot The Colbys now?
REIM Exactly. Or Falcon Crest.
He was joking, of course, but maybe he simply picked the right cast, but the wrong show. Submitted for your approval:
Due to some unforseen issues with CBS Studios, Reims and Co. are informed that though Dynasty is in fact cancelled, the contracts of the cast and crew were never terminated, only those of the producers and show-runner. In short, to head off paying huge penalties, CBS Studios decided to use the cast to reboot another, beloved 1980s classic: Knots Landing. The decision is made to cast the various ex-Dynasty actors in the roles made famous by others in the 1979-93 series, with a few tweaks made to accommodate the wishes of David Jacobs, who is brought in to act as Executive Producer. The neighbors on the California cul-de-sac include:
Grant Show as Sid Fairgate, owner of the local car dealership.
Daniela Alonso as Karen Fairgate, Sid's outspoken second wife, and mother of three of his four children.
Brianna Brown recurs as Diana Fairgate, Karen and Sid's selfish daughter.
Sam Underwood as Richard Avery, a troubled and morally-compromised lawyer.
Maddison Brown as Laura Avery, Richard's naive but loving wife.
Sam Adegoke as Gary Ewing, son of a wealthy family from Texas.
Eliza Bennett as Val Ewing, Gary's childhood sweetheart and all-around goodie two-shoes.
Elaine Hendrix as Lillian, Val's overbearing but well-meaning mother.
Adam Huber as Kenny Ward, a young record executive with a roving eye.
Rafael de la Fuente as Jim Kilman, Kenny's long-suffering husband and local schoolteacher.
Liz Gillies as Abby Fairgate Cunningham, Sid's older daughter from a previous marriage and recent divorcee.
Special Guest Appearances by:
Michael Michele recurs as Josephine Roberta "JR" Ewing, Gary's conniving, older sister.
Robert C. Riley appears in a multi-episode arc as Jeff Cunningham, Abby's wimpy ex-husband.
Nicollette Sheridan guest-stars in two episodes as Susan Philby, Sid's first wife and mother of Abby.
Nathalie Kelley recurs as Jo Cooper, Karen's gossipy sister visiting from New York.
The stories begin with the arrival of Abby in the cul-de-sac, who immediately stirs up her own brand of trouble.
Reboots are so hard. Would you ever do this again?
REIMS I would totally do it again. This was easier to do because of the fact we didn’t feel beholden to the original. If we had to be more strict to what originally happened, it may not have been as fun and as easy. It worked out for the best.
So does that mean you’re going to reboot The Colbys now?
REIM Exactly. Or Falcon Crest.
He was joking, of course, but maybe he simply picked the right cast, but the wrong show. Submitted for your approval:
Due to some unforseen issues with CBS Studios, Reims and Co. are informed that though Dynasty is in fact cancelled, the contracts of the cast and crew were never terminated, only those of the producers and show-runner. In short, to head off paying huge penalties, CBS Studios decided to use the cast to reboot another, beloved 1980s classic: Knots Landing. The decision is made to cast the various ex-Dynasty actors in the roles made famous by others in the 1979-93 series, with a few tweaks made to accommodate the wishes of David Jacobs, who is brought in to act as Executive Producer. The neighbors on the California cul-de-sac include:
Grant Show as Sid Fairgate, owner of the local car dealership.
Daniela Alonso as Karen Fairgate, Sid's outspoken second wife, and mother of three of his four children.
Brianna Brown recurs as Diana Fairgate, Karen and Sid's selfish daughter.
Sam Underwood as Richard Avery, a troubled and morally-compromised lawyer.
Maddison Brown as Laura Avery, Richard's naive but loving wife.
Sam Adegoke as Gary Ewing, son of a wealthy family from Texas.
Eliza Bennett as Val Ewing, Gary's childhood sweetheart and all-around goodie two-shoes.
Elaine Hendrix as Lillian, Val's overbearing but well-meaning mother.
Adam Huber as Kenny Ward, a young record executive with a roving eye.
Rafael de la Fuente as Jim Kilman, Kenny's long-suffering husband and local schoolteacher.
Liz Gillies as Abby Fairgate Cunningham, Sid's older daughter from a previous marriage and recent divorcee.
Special Guest Appearances by:
Michael Michele recurs as Josephine Roberta "JR" Ewing, Gary's conniving, older sister.
Robert C. Riley appears in a multi-episode arc as Jeff Cunningham, Abby's wimpy ex-husband.
Nicollette Sheridan guest-stars in two episodes as Susan Philby, Sid's first wife and mother of Abby.
Nathalie Kelley recurs as Jo Cooper, Karen's gossipy sister visiting from New York.
The stories begin with the arrival of Abby in the cul-de-sac, who immediately stirs up her own brand of trouble.
