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"Totally Bummed: Why the Clueless Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Got Shelved and What It Means for Nostalgia Fans!"

Added on April 23, 2026 inFree Entertainment News, Free Movie News

Alicia Silverstone’s return as Cher Horowitz in a much-anticipated Clueless sequel series seems like a wishful thought as Mercury retrogrades its way through an imaginative haze! While fans held onto hope for a revival of that iconic 90s flair, news has emerged that the Peacock project may have hit a snag. Yet, fret not—this classic teen tale isn’t dead in the water just yet, thanks to CBS Studios and Paramount keeping the dream alive. With heavy hitters like Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage gearing up to resurrect the narrative alongside Silverstone herself, the only question swirling through the cosmos is: can they capture that delightful blend of wit and charm that had us all shouting “As If!” back in the day? The plot details remain under wraps, but if you’re wondering about the fate of this fashionable tale, you’re not alone! Click here to LEARN MORE.

Alicia Silverstone, Clueless, TV series

AS IF! Despite a lot of fan interest, Alicia Silverstone’s return as Cher Horowitz in a Clueless sequel series is no longer happening at Peacock. However, Variety reports that the show is still in active development, with CBS Studios and Paramount still high on the project. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl) are attached to write alongside Jordan Weiss (Dollface). All three are executive producing the project alongside Silverstone. Original writer/director Amy Heckerling is also attached as an executive producer.

Plot details for the Clueless TV series are being kept under wraps, with the only information being that it will follow up on the iconic 1995 movie.

The original film was a very loose adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma as it followed Cher (Silverstone), a beautiful, clever and rich high school student who befriended a new student named Tai Frasier (Brittany Murphy) and decided to give her a makeover. It was ridiculously ’90s in the best way possible. The film spawned a TV series (which featured Stacey Dash reprising the role of Dionne) that ran from 1996-1999, as well as a series of novels, comics, and a stage musical.

This isn’t the first time that Peacock tried to launch a Clueless TV series. Back in 2020, the streaming service was developing a spin-off centered around Dionne. It was described as a “baby pink and bisexual blue-tinted, tiny sun-glasses wearing, oat milk latte and Adderall-fueled look at what happens when queen bee Cher disappears and her lifelong number two Dionne steps into Cher’s vacant Air Jordans. How does Dionne deal with the pressures of being the new most popular girl in school, while also unraveling the mystery of what happened to her best friend?” However, the project ultimately didn’t move forward as Peacock pulled the plug on the potential series less than a year later.

Silverstone has reprised the role of Cher before, most recently for a Super Bowl ad in 2023. The spot for Rakuten found Cher in her former debate class before being interrupted by her rival, Amber (Eliza Donovan reprised the role). She has also taken to TikTok to recreate classic scenes from the film.

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