‘Desperate Housewives’ Creator Explores Prequel SetWisteria Lane
Marc Cherry reveals potential plans for a reboot of the iconic series, focusing on a new era and fresh stories within the beloved suburban setting.
- Marc Cherry, creator of 'Desperate Housewives,' is considering a prequel set in the 1960s, centered on Wisteria Lane, the fictional suburban street central to the original show.
- Cherry emphasized that any reboot would require a strong artistic reason and new stories worth telling, rather than revisiting the original cast or timeline.
- The original series aired from 2004 to 2012, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards, and remains popular through streaming platforms like Hulu.
- Cherry expressed nostalgia for writing about Wisteria Lane, describing it as a creative 'playground' and a key character in the series' success.
- While conversations about a reboot are speculative, Cherry has shared that he has a few ideas and continues to reflect on lessons learned from the original series.
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