In the world of television, it's rare for a beloved series to stay buried for long. This year has already seen new projects from universes as diverse as The Office and Buffy the Vampire Slayer re-enter production, and now the cherished 2000s hospital sitcom Scrubs is set to make its return.
It's been 24 years since Zach Braff first stepped into the role of junior doctor JD at Sacred Heart Hospital. Fans will be thrilled to know that Braff has agreed to reprise his iconic role in ABC's upcoming Scrubs reboot. The new series promises a blend of familiar faces and fresh talent, aiming to capture the magic that made the original so beloved.
This isn't the first time ABC has tried to revive the series. The ninth season attempted to pass the torch to a new, younger cast, but the experiment was short-lived, ending after just nine episodes. Now, nearly two decades later, ABC is giving it another go. Original creator Bill Lawrence is at the helm, envisioning a reboot/revival hybrid that honors the show's legacy.
With Braff's commitment secured, Entertainment Weekly suggests that other original cast members may soon follow suit.
Bill Lawrence shared his thoughts with Deadline, stating, "We've been talking about a lot, and I think the only real reason to do it is a combo. A: people wanting to see what the world of medicine was like for the people they love, which is part of any successful reboot. But B: I think that show always worked because you get to see young people dropped into the world of medicine, knowing young people that go there are super idealistic and are doing it because it's a calling."
Scrubs originally aired 182 episodes between 2001 and 2010. While there's no word yet on when filming for new episodes will begin, anticipation is already building for the return of this classic series.
