Overview
- Silverstone is confirmed to star and executive produce alongside writers Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jordan Weiss as well as original film creators Amy Heckerling and Robert Lawrence, with CBS Studios producing for Peacock.
- She described the series as in very early stages and said she initially resisted returning to avoid ‘messing up’ the original movie’s legacy.
- The new Cher will be older and eco-conscious, favoring gently used designer pieces and sustainable or vegan fashion in 2025’s Beverly Hills setting.
- Key plot details and wider casting remain undisclosed as the show emerges from a multi-year development process that began in 2019.
- Social media responses have ranged from nostalgic excitement to calls for the series to preserve the cult classic’s spirit.