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Everybody Loves Raymond Cast Rules Out Reboot and Explores Reunion

Reviving the sitcom without its late co-stars would dishonor the series, prompting the team to plan a reunion.

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Cast of Everybody Loves Raymond sitting around family couch.
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Overview

  • Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton confirmed there will be no reboot during the June 16 celebration at The Paley Museum in New York City.
  • They pointed to the deaths of Peter Boyle, Doris Roberts and Sawyer Sweeten as making any revival a disservice to the original dynamic.
  • Creator Phil Rosenthal and the writing team shared personal anecdotes and helped unveil a behind-the-scenes exhibit of props, photos and scripts.
  • Patricia Heaton stressed that without its full original cast, new episodes could not uphold the show’s integrity.
  • Romano revealed that while a reboot is off the table, the cast is considering and working on an official reunion special.