Sorry, Charmed fans. Recently, CW boss Mark Pedowitz revealed the original cast of the WB series will not be involved in the network’s upcoming reboot, The Wrap reports.
Last week, we reported the The CW is rebooting the WB dramedy, which followed three witches who use their powers for good. The show starred Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Dorian Gregory, and Julian McMahon. The series ran for eight seasons before it ended in 2006, making it The WB’s second-longest running drama.
According to Pedowitz, the new Charmed will be set in the 1970s and have no connection to the story in the original series:
At this point, it is a self-contained, self-sustained show. There is the power of three element in there, but at this time, it is a very standalone show.”
On Twitter, Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano reacted to news of the reboot:
We wish them well.
— Holly Marie Combs (@H_Combs) January 5, 2017
#Charmed fans! There are no fans like you. You're the best of the best.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 5, 2017
What do you think? Are you a fan of Charmed? Do you think the reboot should feature the original cast?
I would like the original cast back. They are not to old for this.
Without the original cast it’s not charmed you could bring it forward the charmed kid or grand kids as teens maybe fighting for the greater good charmed is one of the classics I watched with my girls and boys and we all watched with the grand kids. My grand kids always ask will they show more of Chris and Whyte growing up and what about pheobes kids or pages what happens to them. As my five your grand daughter said best that’s just not right
Well i have no interest in charmed reboot. Without all of the main people that play in it or even some of them play it. It not going to be good… So if the reboot come up for dvd i have no need to buy it CW is make a big mistake. I just dont see no interest. For all the original cast that did play in it. I enjoy 8 good seasons. Sad that it ended but it was good.
Mark pedowitz how could you allow something like this to happen “Charmed ” was / is a household name with the original cast the show should pick up where it left off from using the children of the charmed one too start from there. Of all the screw ups this is the worst.
I think if ur going to bring it back and not use the original cast at least use the sons and make the story line what happens as an adult and how they helped like their parents. If it’s going to be a different show give it a different name. I was so excited when I heard it was coming back after so long because it was my absolute favorite show. I have all the magazines, books, and the entire series of course. Then my heart was broken seeing its a totally different show and will not have the original… Read more »
Then its not Charmed. Why even bothet unless they do a prequal with Grams and their mother, and father but even then they wouldwaste story lines or it could be with the next genetation Piper’s sons etcc
Well they will not get the ratings like they think im disappointed but i do wish them the best. Im mot sure if i am even watching. I am from Delaware.
Honestly I thank if they we’re to do a reboot of Charmed they should have the original cast play a small part for like a memory or for the future the way it ended the show. Now they are wanting to take it back to the 70’s. I hope it’s as good as the original. Good luck to everyone that plays in it.
I won’t be watching!
Without the original cast it will fail miserably.
I’m a 59 yr old grandma and I loved the show, especially Alyssa and Holly. Breaks my heart.
My 11 year old that watches Charmed every day and (knows every word from all 8 seasons) think that the original sisters should be in this show as well . And yes we are both very big fans of Charmed.
Me and my 11 year old that watches Charmed every day every free min, (she knows every word to all 8 seasons ) thinks that the original sisters should be in this .
I love the charmed series my daughter’s are into the series my mom and sisters pretty much everyone mainly females in my family are charmed fans. The series should continue where it left off with the children and yes maybe the old cast pop in ever so often if not alot.. but if your going to do a reboot and base it earlier hen it needs to be based on the ancestors of the charmed ones and how the line works and came to be… Just saying.
Most definitely completely agree 100% with you especially when many time’s in the show it would show us their ancestors way back before the the reboot date is meant to be based on. They should have did 1 of 2 thing’s take it back to how it all started. Or show us the sister’s children as witches and how they delt with their magic and as cousin how did they get on did they all follow the witch life style? Also have their parents come into the story from time to time. I think any of these way would work… Read more »
Im bummer seriously BUMMER. . I CANT STAND IT when they re-CAST a MASTERPIECE. However-I WOULD HAVE LOVED LOVED LOVED IT if the missing episode SHAQS pt 2 (how did they spell that anyways?) Shaqs pt 1 was the last we ever seen PRU. All they said was that she died, but, COME ON GUYS!
I thought I was the only one who remembered the missing episode! I thought I remembered wrong. Lol. Thanks for posting
I still watch reruns every morning, loved the show, my all time favorite and wish nothing more than a reunion or new episodes#charmedforever
I am an absolute die hard “Charmed” fan although it would be great to have the old cast back, I believe they should pick up where they left off.. They should have the children of the original stars continue their legacy ( the same names but obviously not the same people) And if that were to happen then maybe have the original cast make guest appearances once in a while.. I would LOVE it!!! Anyone with me?!?