Clueless TV series at Peacock canceled

In April 2025, it was announced that a Clueless TV series was in development at Peacock. Alicia Silverstone was set to return as Cher, the character she made famous in the iconic 1995 film. However, on April 23, 2026, Variety reported that the project had been canceled.

Series announcement

The Clueless series was announced in April 2025. The idea of bringing the beloved film to life as a television series sparked a lot of interest and excitement from both fans and those involved. Alicia Silverstone herself spoke about her enthusiasm in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying it was important to honor the original story while still leaving room for new developments.

Production details

The series was set to be written by a team consisting of Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz, both known for shows like Gossip Girl and The O.C., and Jordan Weiss, who previously worked on Dollface and Freaky Friday. The project also had production involvement from Silverstone and Amy Heckerling, the original writer and director of the film.

Reaction to the cancellation

When the cancellation was announced, there was some disappointment among fans and the people involved. Rumors suggest that the strong interest in the project could lead to it being picked up by another network. That could mean the vision behind the series, which focused on a modernized version of Cher, may still have a chance to happen.

The road to a successful TV reimagining of Clueless has not been without bumps. An earlier attempt by CBS TV Studios in 2020, centered on the character Dionne Davenport, was also shelved. Fans and the writers involved still hope for another chance for the Clueless franchise, which means so much to them.