Is Hogan’s Heroes making a comeback? Deadline reports a sequel to the classic TV show is in the works.
The original sitcom launched in 1965 and “centered around a group of Allied POWs imprisoned in a German prison camp, led by U.S. Colonel Robert Hogan, who secretly used the camp to launch Allied espionage missions.” The cast included Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, and Richard Dawson. The series ran on CBS through 1971.
Now, Hogan’s Heroes co-creator Al Ruddy is developing a sequel to the 1960s series that will follow the descendants of the original characters. A network is not currently attached, but Rough House Pictures is producing alongside Village Roadshow Entertainment Group.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the original Hogan’s Heroes? Would you watch a sequel series?
I think it’s doable but the cast has to be just spot on. The perfect replacement for John Banner as Sergeant Schultz? John Candy would’ve been probably a good choice, but he’s no longer with this. Colonel clink? God who knows? For Colonel Hogan? Maybe somebody like a Matt Damon?