Fantasy Island is coming to FOX later this summer, and the network has now released a teaser trailer for the reboot. Roselyn Sanchez stars as a decedent of the original series’ Mr. Rourke. The show arrives in August.
FOX revealed more about the reboot in a press release.
“This August, FOX travels to FANTASY ISLAND, with an all-new version of the classic show. A modern drama series, FANTASY ISLAND takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions — both big and small — that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.
Serving as steward of this mysterious island is ELENA ROARKE (Roselyn Sanchez, Devious Maids, Grand Hotel), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed.
Assisting Elena is RUBY OKORO (Kiara Barnes, The Bold and the Beautiful), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot JAVIER (John Gabriel Rodriquez, Miranda’s Rights, Rosewood), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades. The all-new version of the classic show from Sony Pictures Television, Gemstone Studios and FOX Entertainment will premiere Tuesday, Aug. 10 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Production is currently underway on location in Puerto Rico.”
Check out a poster and trailer for the new Fantasy Island below.
What do you think? Are you going to check out the Fantasy Island reboot this August? Did you watch the original show?
I’m a little pessimistic about any new network scripted shows. It will probably be cancelled mid-season.
Oh give me a break no thanks
Sure hope it’s better than that horrible movie that came out last year.
Pass
Nah, that’s OK. You can keep that.
Live classic alone suck and tired of this show my parents grew up watching this tv show and different type of shows.
I hope this show goes the way of Lucifer and Prodigal Son! May you at fox find no viewers for any and all new shows! Why bother when you will cancel them once one is engrossed in the story anyway, better not to begin at all!
Can not wait for this show. Loved the original and the 2nd one so cannot wait for this to begin.