Melrose Place, a popular 90s TV show, is set to make a comeback after two decades off the air. The reboot will feature original cast members such as Heather Locklear, Laura Leighton, and Daphne Zuniga. The premise of the new series will pick up years after the original, with the former residents of Melrose Place reuniting after the sudden death of a dear friend. This reunion will uncover old traumas, rekindle romances, reignite resentments, and reveal new secrets, leading to chaotic drama with a modern perspective.
The original Melrose Place aired on Fox from 1992 to 1999 as a spinoff of Beverly Hills, 90210. The show followed the lives of hot young residents living in a Los Angeles apartment complex, with Locklear, Leighton, and Zuniga starring since the first season. Other cast members such as Josie Bissett, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Grant Show, Thomas Calabro, and Doug Savant rounded out the ensemble. It is expected that more original cast members will join the show if it moves forward.
In 2009, Melrose Place was rebooted by The CW with a new cast, although Locklear, Leighton, and Zuniga made guest appearances. The reboot was canceled after one season. In 2020, the original cast reunited for a virtual Melrose Place reunion to support The Actors Fund. During the panel, Leighton shared how the cast has remained in touch over the years and expressed missing the sense of family they had while working on the show.
Andrew Shue took the opportunity during the reunion to praise Locklear, highlighting her professionalism and kindness. Locklear, who has faced substance abuse struggles and mental health issues in the past, expressed gratitude for the support of her former costars and the close-knit group they formed while working on the show. The cast reminisced about their time together on set and the bond they shared during the filming of Melrose Place.
Many fans of the original series are excited about the prospect of the reboot and seeing the beloved characters back on screen. The nostalgia for the show, coupled with the reunion of the original cast members, has generated buzz among viewers. If the new Melrose Place series comes to fruition, it will likely attract both longtime fans of the show and a new generation of viewers interested in the drama, romance, and intrigue that made the original series a hit. With the potential for additional original cast members to join the reboot, there is anticipation for what the new season will bring.
