The new iteration comes from Dave exec producer Saladin Patterson, who writes and exec produces. The original series’ star Fred Savage will direct and exec produce, while Empire co-creator Lee Daniels and his Lee Daniels Entertainment partner Marc Velez will exec produce with the original co-creator Neal Marlens on board as a consultant. The pilot will be shot during this spring.
This production will be accompanied by two student comedies, Maggie and a yet to be named Regina Hicks project. The latter is a multi-camera comedy from ABC Signature and executively produced by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and Larry Wilmore. Back in 2017, this project saw its first mention. It follows three former sorority sisters who lost touch after college reunites during a pivotal point in their lives.
Finally, Maggie, which was in development as part of ABC’s second cycle process, comes from Family Guy and Life in Pieces writer Maggie Mull, daughter of Clue actor Martin Mull, and Life in Pieces creator Justin Adler. The single-camera comedy follows a young woman trying to cope with life while coming to terms with her abilities as a psychic. She can see everyone’s future, but her present is a mess.
