Revenge reboot rumors are turning out to be true. The 2011 series aired on ABC and was one of the network’s most popular television shows. Find out everything that is known so far about the popular TV show being recreated.
About the Original Revenge TV Show
The original series was inspired by the novel The Count of Monte Cristo, written by Alexandre Dumas.
The 2011 television show centered on Emily Thorne, one of the many names the character went by. She also had the names Emily Clarke, Emily Grayson and Amanda Porter, all of whom were portrayed by Emily VanCamp. The story was about the young woman coming to the Hamptons. A wealthy family framed her for a crime and she came to dole out revenge.
Revenge Reboot News: All the Details
In the new version of Revenge, it will center on a young Latinx immigrant. She travels to Malibu to get vengeance on a pharmaceutical dynasty. It is due to their insatiable greed that led to her biochemist mother’s murder. It also destroyed her family and caused a worldwide epidemic.
The Revenge reboot is in the early stages of development. It is not known if any characters from the original will appear in the new series. It is being referred to as a follow-up, rather than a reimagination or recreation.
Other Shows Being Recreated
The Revenge reboot isn’t the only show that is being brought back to life. Other recreations of popular shows include Zorro, Mighty Ducks, Walker Texas Ranger, Mad About You, High School Musical the Series, Blues Clues & You and those are just for starters.
In addition to several shows being reimagined for today’s viewers, there are many others that are in the talking stage. That means a reboot is being considered, but they are just discussing it so it could happen or we may never hear about it again.
What do you think of a follow-up to ABC’s Revenge? Were you a fan of the original series? If you could get a reboot of any TV show, which one would you choose?
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