What can fans expect from the Veronica Mars revival? Creator Rob Thomas just revealed which cast members are returning for the Hulu series.
As reported earlier, the streaming service has ordered an eight-episode revival for the cult favorite drama. The original series starred Kristen Bell as Veronica Mars, a teen detective. The show ran on UPN from 2004 to 2006 before moving to The CW for its third and final season.
On Twitter, Thomas revealed Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Francis Capra, Percy Daggs III, and David Starzyk will all be returning for the Veronica Mars revival. The series creator also teased the limited series, saying it will be a “Hardcore So-Cal noir.”
Here’s who we have booked for the #VeronicaMars series, so far. (More are on the way, I swear.) @jason_dohring, @franciscapra, @PD3Official, @dstarzyk, and, of course, @IMKristenBell.
Here’s an early wardrobe photo to get us all in the mood. pic.twitter.com/Xm0OMT2vFG
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) September 25, 2018
The #VeronicaMars writing staff!@DavidWalpert, @RickFoxTheActor, @rugz19, @kaj33 & Raymond Obstfeld.
And yes, if you’re brilliant and give yourself a #PartyDown Twitter handle, I'll hire you. Or, you could be the NBA’s all time leading scorer, but you must still be brilliant. pic.twitter.com/4Qk2uqcKey
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) September 25, 2018
I will say this: the movie was nostalgic. The Hulu limited series isn't going to be. Hardcore So-Cal noir. One big case. Eight episodes to tell the story. This is a detective show.
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) September 20, 2018
Like THE THOUSAND DOLLAR TAN LINE, the mini-series will be set against a Spring Break backdrop, but TDTL is NOT the story we're telling. We're five years after the movie. Books are 98% canon. Pony is included. Marcia Langdon is police chief. Spoiler: Neptune finally incorporated.
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) September 20, 2018
Like THE THOUSAND DOLLAR TAN LINE, the mini-series will be set against a Spring Break backdrop, but TDTL is NOT the story we're telling. We're five years after the movie. Books are 98% canon. Pony is included. Marcia Langdon is police chief. Spoiler: Neptune finally incorporated.
— Rob Thomas (@RobThomas) September 20, 2018
What do you think? Are you a fan of Veronica Mars? Are you excited for the revival series?
Ahem. Rob Thomas says, and I quote: “The Hulu limited series isn’t going to be. Hardcore So-Cal noir.”
Reread it. He’s saying the movie was nostalgic but the Hulu series won’t be (nostalgic). It’ll be one big case of Hardcore S-Cal noir.