What’s up y’all, it’s Emile Ennis Jr.
with Clevver News, and the Pretty Little Liars
are once again up to no good as it was just
announced that a PLL reboot is in the works.
All thanks to Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,
the fan-favorite Freeform show Pretty Little
Liars is coming back after its final episode
aired in 2017 with all new storylines, which
means “A” will be making her much more
vengeful return.
The Hollywood Reporter announced the news
on Wednesday, revealing that a reboot is officially
in the works at Warner Bros.
Television with the help of Roberto, who is
also reportedly putting a whole new spin on
the series, as well as all new characters.
The outlet also reported that as of right
now, a network for the new series hasn’t
been chosen, but it’s looking like HBO Max
is a top contender.
The original series based on the novel by
Sara Shepard, ran for seven seasons and starred
four best friends played by Lucy Hale, Ashley
Benson, Shay Mitchell and Troian Bellisario,
who dealt with lies and secrets following
the death of their friend.
The series went on to produce two spinoffs,
Ravenswood and The Perfectionists, which starred
Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish for one season,
however, this new reboot will reportedly have
no connection to either series.
Very little details have been revealed about
the new series, including whether or not PLL
creator I. Marlene King will be involved in
the making of the reboot after leaving her
deal at Warner Bros.
Television for 20th Television last year.
The news comes after Lucy Hale revealed to
Entertainment Tonight back in May that she
felt that QUOTE, “When the time comes that
they want to do it with a whole new cast,
I might have to produce it because I'm way
too protective of it.”
It’s still unclear whether or not Lucy actually
will take on a production role, buuuuut having
her input would likely only enhance the plot
of the show.
Earlier this year, the girls celebrated PLL’s
10th anniversary of its 2010 premiere, as
they took to social media to reflect on their
time on the show in emotional statements.
Lucy claimed that the show changed her life,
adding that she’s, “Eternally grateful
and always proud of what we accomplished.”
Ashley Benson gushed about her PLL family,
while Shay Mitchell explained that her life
would be completely different had it not been
for the show.
She said QUOTE, “Nothing would be the way
it is right now for me, if this show hadn’t
premiered a decade ago.
I spent my entire 20s in Rosewood and I will
be forever grateful for the last 10 years.”
The girls celebrated the reunion with a virtual
livestream, as well as a Feeding America fundraiser.
The livestream was moderated by Damian Holbrook,
and included the entire cast, including Tyler
Blackburn, Ian Harding and I. Marlene King.
They all collectively agreed that the finale
was so emotional that it was “hard to keep
it together” as Troian recalled driving
home after filming the final episode thinking,
“That’s the last time I’m going to drive
home.”
Many other set secrets were revealed, but
fans continued to hold out hope for some sort
of onscreen reunion when Lucy hinted at a
PLL movie.
She said QUOTE, “I always get asked about
when we're doing a movie.
People always think we're doing a movie, I
think we just need to do it.”
It’s safe to say that fans are thrilled
about the news of the reboot, as many took
to social media to express their excitement.
One fan tweeted, “Ready for a whole new
generation of PLL!
Can't wait to meet the cast and see who will
play the new Aria, Spencer, Emily & Hanna.”
However, others who loved the show are a little
skeptical about a reboot as many were already
content with the way the series ended.
This person said, “PLL was, still, and probably
will be eternally iconic.. but it’s for
the best that it ended when it did.. so Riverdale’
writers take ur hand off that golden show.”
And this fan tweeted, “Please don’t destroy
the storyline of PLL because us fans will
not be happy.
Imarlene basically sold the show.
I'M THE BIGGEST PLL FAN EVER.
& I’M DEFINITELY NOT HAPPY.
2020 IS NOT MY YEAR.”
Thankfully a brand new storyline is said to
be in store, so the stories of the beloved
characters we know and love will likely not
be harmed in the making of this reboot!
For more on Riverdale, you can click right
over here to watch another Clevver video.
Then be sure to let me know all your thoughts
on the new PLL reboot down here in the comments,
and if you think any of the old cast will
make an appearance.
I’m your host Emile Ennis Jr., bye guys!
