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Peacock Cancels Alicia Silverstone “Clueless” Sequel Series

4/24/2026

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Peacock Cancels Clueless

Peacock announced April 2026 it will not proceed with “Clueless” sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone.
The series announced April 2025 with Silverstone set to star and executive-produce.
Writers Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jordan Weiss were attached, with CBS Studios and Paramount set to shop project.
Universal Television is no longer attached, with the 2020 Dionne reboot stalled and Silverstone saying in August 2025 the series was in “baby stages.”

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Silverstone Reprises

CBS Studios owns the television rights to the Paramount feature classic starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd.
The original 1996 half-hour comedy series Clueless, created by Amy Heckerling, aired three seasons—one on ABC and two on UPN.
Rachel Blanchard played Cher in the series because Silverstone was unavailable, while Dash returned as Dionne.
Silverstone reprised Cher in a 2023 Rakuten Super Bowl advertisement that recreated the film’s iconic debate scene.

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Historical Context

The 1995 film "Clueless," directed by Amy Heckerling, became a cultural touchstone, grossing over $56 million and influencing 1990s fashion. Its success led to a television adaptation that aired from 1996 to 1999, featuring recast roles and a shift in character dynamics. The recent cancellation of a sequel series highlights the difficulties in reviving classic properties in today's entertainment landscape.

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Peacock Cancels Clueless

Peacock announced April 2026 it will not proceed with “Clueless” sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone.
The series announced April 2025 with Silverstone set to star and executive-produce.
Writers Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jordan Weiss were attached, with CBS Studios and Paramount set to shop project.
Universal Television is no longer attached, with the 2020 Dionne reboot stalled and Silverstone saying in August 2025 the series was in “baby stages.”

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