Alicia Silverstone returns to Paramount+ for new Clueless series
The sequel event series will premiere after 2027 production begins in Los Angeles, reviving a project previously stalled at Peacock.
By Ayanda Boateng ·
Alicia Silverstone will reprise her role as Cher Horowitz in a new series for Paramount+. The event series marks the actress's return to the character nearly 30 years after the original 1995 film. Silverstone will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The story follows Cher as a successful businesswoman and mother of a teenage daughter. The narrative takes place approximately 30 years after the events of the movie. Amy Heckerling, the writer and director of the original film, joins the project as an executive producer alongside Robert Lawrence, who produced the first version.
The development path for the sequel has shifted multiple times in recent years. Peacock ended its planned version of the story earlier this year. CBS Studios and Paramount then continued to shop the concept before securing a green light from the streaming service. A previous television adaptation aired from 1996 to 1999, featuring Rachel Blanchard in the lead role.
Production is scheduled to start in Los Angeles in 2027. The team has not announced any additional casting decisions yet. This leaves the door open for other members of the original cast to return. The initial ensemble included Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, and Dan Hedaya.
Silverstone stated that the goal of revisiting the character is to honor what audiences loved about the original while introducing a fresh chapter. The 1995 film, which was loosely inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, is known for its fashion and dialogue.
