An 'Ally McBeal' sequel series is in the works at ABC.
It has been confirmed that ABC is currently in development on a sequel to David E. Kelley's hit legal dramedy, Ally McBeal. Twenty years ago, the show aired its final episode on Fox after winning multiple Emmys throughout its five-season run from 1997 to 2002. The sequel series is being written and executive produced by Karin Gist and will follow a completely new character. Gist is also reportedly serving as showrunner.
The new series will apparently follow a bright young black woman who graduates from law school and immediately lands a job at the law firm Ally McBeal worked at in the original show. It is rumored that the main character of the sequel series is the daughter of Ally's roommate Renée Raddick. Renée was originally played by Lisa Nicole Carson, who largely stopped acting after Ally McBeal ended.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Kelley, who has created other hit shows such as Big Little Lies and Big Sky after Ally McBeal was canceled, is not returning in any capacity for the sequel series, but apparently gives his blessing. Gist is a prolific producer who has worked on many popular shows including Girlfriends, House of Lies, Revenge, and Mixed-ish. Gist is currently serving as showrunner for the limited series biopic, Mike.
The sequel series to Ally McBeal is currently in the early stages of development, but stay tuned at Collider for more details regarding the show.
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