Showtime is going back in time to revive two of its signature comedies: jackie nurse and weeds. As first reported deadlineOriginal leads Eddie Falco and Mary Louise Parker currently serve as stars and executive producers.
Both series come from Lionsgate Television and former Showtime executive Robert Greenblatt, who will also serve as an executive producer on both projects. According to reports, the sequel will be fast-tracked to theaters as early as the first quarter of 2024 — pending, of course, the resolution of the writers’ strike.
this jackie nurse The sequel will be written and executive produced by Abe Sylvia and Liz Flahive, who wrote and produced the original series. Created by Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem, and Evan Dunksy, jackie nurse Running from 2009 to 2015, it revolved around Falco’s role as Jackie Peyton, a New York City emergency room nurse addicted to painkillers. The critically acclaimed show won five Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Falco and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Merritt Weaver.
at the same time, weeds Revival will be written and executive produced by Danish series creator Christian Torp ritaParker’s character, Nancy Botwin, will live in Copenhagen after the original series took place in California, New York and Connecticut.
Created by Jenji Kohan, weeds Running from 2005 to 2012, it revolved around Botwin, who became a marijuana dealer to support her family after her husband died. This isn’t the first attempt at a sequel series. In 2019, Starz announced a new project called Weed 4.20 Parker and Elizabeth Perkins reprise their roles.
The two sequels are the latest in a Showtime franchise strategy that includes as many as four billions spin off, a Dexter Prequel series, and upcoming offshoots letter L.