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Zach Braff Officially Signs On for ABC’s 'Scrubs' Reboot

The series creator Bill Lawrence returns as executive producer, with plans for a hybrid revival blending original characters and new ones.

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Overview

  • Zach Braff will reprise his iconic role as Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian, marking the first confirmed casting for the 'Scrubs' reboot.
  • Prolonged negotiations involving Braff's salary and filming location in Los Angeles delayed the deal but have now been resolved.
  • Bill Lawrence, the original series creator, joins the reboot as executive producer through a special agreement between Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television.
  • Discussions are ongoing to bring back other original cast members, including Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, and Judy Reyes, though no additional casting has been confirmed.
  • ABC has yet to announce a premiere date, but the reboot aims to combine the charm of the original series with new stories and characters.