Beverly Hills, 90210: New Spin-Off and Rumored Reunion Date!

[DwtS_Ultimate_Fan]

Beverly Hills, 90210 Spin-Off in the Works
Source: The Hollywood Reporter March 13, 2008


The CW is developing a contemporary spin-off of Aaron Spelling's seminal 1990s teen soap "Beverly Hills, 90210," says The Hollywood Reporter.

"Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas is in talks to write the project, which has been put on the fast track by the network.

Details about the spin-off -- including which if any of the characters on the original series will make the transition to the new show -- remain sketchy. The CW is expected to make a decision whether to order a pilot by the end of the month.

The spin-off is being produced by CBS Paramount Network TV, which absorbed original series producer Spelling TV two years ago.

This would be the second spinoff from "90210," which aired on Fox from 1990-2000. "Melrose Place" had a successful seven-year run on Fox. It didn't feature any major characters from "90210."

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"What If the Whole Gang Returned to '90210' ... ?"

Casting has now begun on CW's "Beverly Hills, 90210" spinoff pilot, with Canadian Dustin Milligan, 22 (of CW's short-lived "Runaway"), playing Ethan, a star athlete at West Beverly High. Although some original players have expressed interest in returning to their old ZIP code, others have not.

"Probably not," Ian Ziering tells USA TODAY. "That would seem like going back, and I want to move forward into other things." But Ziering says he has spoken to castmates Jason Priestley and Luke Perry about bringing their characters back for a reunion to air on Sept. 2, 2010 -- 90210!

USA TODAY can't wait that long. Here's how we'd work old faves in with the young newbies.

Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley, 3

Then: High school newspaper editor who graduated to job at the New York Chronicle.

Now: His reputation destroyed in plagiarism scandal, Brandon moves back into his parents' still-vacant home and bitterly accepts position as West Beverly's new English teacher, where he vows to put the yellow back in journalism.

Brenda Walsh (Shannen Doherty, 36) Then: Last seen back in 1994 taking off to pursue an acting career in London.

Now: Her biggest acting role to date being one of Jack the Ripper's victims in The London Dungeon torture museum, Brenda returns to The Peach Pit to humbly revive her old gum-chomping waitress character, Laverne. New student customers assume she's insane.

Dylan McKay (Luke Perry, 42)

Then: Brooding loner from the wrong side of the tracks.

Now: Opens his home to brooding loner students and encourages them to rebel by growing their sideburns out long … really long.

Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth, 36)

Then: Stuck-up princess turned rape survivor with heart of gold.

Now: Way too cool for this show after her Dancing With the Stars turn and new CBS comedy pilot, My Best Friend's Girl, Garth turns down offer to return. Irritated producers hire unknown to play new Kelly, who is sadly still trying to hook up with West Beverly jocks.

Then: Running the tabloid The Beverly Beat with wife Janet (Lipstick Jungle's Lindsay Price). Father of daughter Madeline.

Now: After The Beverly Beat goes belly up, Steve launches an online tabloid designed to expose high school student secrets. He undergoes an Extreme Makeover, complete with hair transplant, to re-enter West Beverly as Swedish exchange student Nells. The whole scheme is exposed when the Extreme Makeover episode airs.

David Silver (Brian Austin Green, 34)

Then: Proprietor of hip nightclub Peach Pit After Dark

Now: Failing to attract crowds to his struggling club -- still showcasing hot "new" talents like Dido -- David takes on an exciting new venture: dealing drugs under track field bleachers.

Donna Martin Silver (Tori Spelling, 34)

Then: Owner of chic boutique. Newly married to high school sweetheart David.

Now: Accepts a job as West Beverly's health and sex ed teacher to encourage girls not to waste as much time as she did. Happily raising her and David's 11 children, and pregnant with their 12th.

Andrea Zuckerman Vasquez (Gabrielle Carteris, 47) Then: Divorced mother of daughter Hannah.

Now: As Hannah's Girl Scout troop leader, she organizes a disastrous camping trip, during which one of the girls goes missing. Ostracized by the community, Andrea once again has to leave Beverly Hills to take up residence in the bad part of town.

[Mooky]

They're showing reruns of the original show here and now I'm addicted I watched it back in the '90s too, but I never got to see it from the beginning, nor did I see the final 3 or 4 seasons . I'm definitely gonna watch the spin-off, I love that Jennie Garth's returning. Any news on other original cast members returning?

[Simba3]

They're showing reruns of the original show here and now I'm addicted I watched it back in the '90s too, but I never got to see it from the beginning, nor did I see the final 3 or 4 seasons . I'm definitely gonna watch the spin-off, I love that Jennie Garth's returning. Any news on other original cast members returning?

Yeah, Tori Spelling (Donna Martin) signed on to return as well, and there are talks of Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders) returning as well. I'm sure I'll check it out, but I am preparing myself for utter disappointment. I loved the original show when it was on, but when it left, it was definitely time. The last couple season were pretty BLAH, but I kept watching as a loyal fan. But, I will be interested to see how the new spin-off turns out.

[Mooky]

Yay! I like Donna, I never understood why people hated her - though it's probably Tori Spelling they hated .

[Dottie]

I don't really remeber anything about the original 90210, but I'll still check out the new one, just to see how bad it is.
If it is done well, it could be kinda nice though, we'll see, but having some of the old cast members back will certainly help the ratings and make people talk about it.

[MickeyMousePal]

Wow!
I grew up watching Fox ten years ago.
Beverly Hills, 90210 was a great show back in the old days and it's still great to watch.
So yes I'll give the new spin-off on 90210 a chance.

[Escapay]

I don't really remeber anything about the original 90210

You're not missing much.

If given the choice between 90210 or Melrose Place, go for Melrose Place.

Albert

[MickeyMousePal]

Escapay wasn't Melrose Place more about back stabbing everybody?

I prefer Beverly Hills, 90210 even when Brenda and Andrea were on the show.

[Escapay]

Escapay wasn't Melrose Place more about back stabbing everybody?

Melrose Place was the soapier of the two, which is why I liked it more than 90210.

90210 played it safe too often, even when they wanted to try something daring. It lost its edge when Brenda left (though Valerie was an interesting substitute - and she got bonus points for being portrayed by Tiffani Thiessen), and got it back too little too late when Gina (the lovely Vanessa Marcil) came along.

Albert