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30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Felicity Huffman Reacts To Kerry Washington's ‘Desperate Housewives' Spinoff
Kerry Washington's pending spinoff of the acclaimed Desperate Housewives television series has support from one of the show's leading cast members. Felicity Huffman, who starred in the series as Lynette Scavo, earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal. 'Isn't that great? They're gonna do Wisteria Lane with women of color, and I am all for it,' Huffman said Wednesday on Good Morning America. 'I just think it's wonderful, and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's.' She continued to detail when asked who she thinks could fill Scavo's shoes, 'Oh my god, I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did, so I can't wait to see it.' Earlier this month, Washington confirmed that her production company, Simpson Street, is reimagining the Desperate Housewives mystery as Wisteria Lane through Onyx Collective after Deadline exclusively reported the news. Sources informed the outlet that there are no current plans for characters from the original series to appear on Wisteria Lane. 'I can't say too much — it's very newly announced, it's in development,' detailed the actress at the time, 'The idea is that it's new times, there's new challenges, it's like — what happens on that cul-de-sac now? It's really exciting.' According to Deadline, Wisteria Lane was written by Natalie Chaidez, and is described as a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery in the vein of Desperate Housewives, set among a group of five very different friends — and sometimes frenemies — who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac. The original series was created by Marc Cherry and aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 2004 until May 2012. More from Tyler Perry, Shonda Rhimes Celebrate Kerry Washington Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Kerry Washington Takes Command In New 'The Six Triple Eight' Trailer: Watch Kerry Washington Invests In Black-Owned Social Media Platform Spill
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
Felicity Huffman reacts to 'Desperate Housewives' reboot
Felicity Huffman spent eight seasons playing a " desperate housewife" on the show of the same name, and now she is ready for a new group of women to take on Wisteria Lane. "I am all for it," Huffman said Wednesday on " Good Morning America" about a planned reimagination of "Desperate Housewives," on which she starred as Lynette Scavo. "I just think it's wonderful and I'm a huge fan of Kerry's," Huffman added, referring to actress Kerry Washington, whose production company is behind the new show. Disney's Onyx Collective confirmed to ABC News earlier this month that "Desperate Housewives" will be reimagined in a new project: "Wisteria Lane." According to a logline, "Wisteria Lane" is "a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery, in the vein of 'Desperate Housewives,' set around a group of 5 different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called 'Wisteria Lane.'" The logline continues, "On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream. Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway -- but behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts, are SECRETS." Huffman, now starring in the two-part Lifetime movie "The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy," said that while she's excited for the new show, she's not sure who she'd like to see in the new version of her character. "I have no idea. I think a lot of people could do it better than I did," Huffman said with a laugh. "I can't wait to see it." Huffman costarred on "Desperate Housewives" alongside Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis), Marcia Cross (Bree Van de Kamp), Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young) and Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer). The series followed the lives of four women as seen from the eyes of their friend and neighbor, who dies in the first episode. Throughout the series, the women face daily struggles of family life, as well as secrets, crimes and more amid their seemingly idyllic neighborhood. "Desperate Housewives" aired from 2004 through 2012.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kerry Washington speaks out on ‘Desperate Housewives' reboot after backlash
The guilty pleasure returns. Kerry Washington has teased her upcoming 'Desperate Housewives' reboot for the first time since news of the project received backlash from fans of the original series. The 'Scandal' actress, 48, discussed the new show, titled 'Wisteria Lane,' during an interview on 'The View' Friday. But while co-host Ana Navarro pressed Washington for details, there was only so much she was willing to share. 9 The View/ABC 9 Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Teri Hatcher in a scene from 'Desperate Housewives.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'This one I'm very excited about!' Navarro, 53, pushed. 'One of my favorite shows, it's rumored you're working on a remake of 'Desperate Housewives' that's going to be called 'Wisteria Lane.' Tell us more!' 'I can't say too much, it's very newly announced, in development!' Washington, who was joined by her 'Shadow Force' co-star Omar Sy, responded. 'The idea is that it's new times. There are new challenges.' 'It's like, what happens on that cul-de-sac now?' she added. 'It's really exciting.' 9 Kerry Washington and Omar Sy on 'The View' on Friday, May 2. The View/ABC 9 Kerry Washington discussed 'Wisteria Lane' on 'The View' for the first time since news of the project received significant backlash. The View/ABC When Navarro asked for even more info about the 'Desperate Housewives' remake, Washington refused. 'I can't say any more!' the 'Little Fires Everywhere' actress insisted. 'Desperate Housewives' originally ran for eight seasons on ABC from 2004 to 2012. The Marc Cherry-created dramedy starred Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer), Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo), Marcia Cross (Bree Van de Kamp) and Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis). 9 The cast of 'Desperate Housewives.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection 9 'Desperate Housewives' cast Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan. © 2007 American Broadcasting Com Set on the mysterious cul-de-sac Wisteria Lane, it followed Hatcher, Huffman, Cross and Longoria's characters as they navigated their romantic lives, personal struggles and secrets. 13 years after the original series ended in May 2012, it was announced that Washington and the Disney-owned Onyx Collective were developing a reboot of the comedy-drama-mystery series with showrunner Natalie Chaidez. The 'Desperate Housewives' remake will be a 'fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery' set around 'a group of five very different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul-de-sac called 'Wisteria Lane,'' according to Variety. 9 Kerry Washington and the Disney-owned Onyx Collective are developing the 'Desperate Housewives' reboot with showrunner Natalie Chaidez. The View/ABC 'On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream,' a summary of the reboot continued. 'Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway – but behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts, are secrets.' But not everybody was as excited as Navarro after news of the reboot was officially announced on Tuesday, because fans of the original series rushed to social media to pan Washington and the idea of 'Wisteria Lane.' 'Stop ruining the classics and come up with something original,' one fan wrote on X. 9 Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis in 'Desperate Housewives.' 'No,' another person commented. 'Bring back the originals.' Other critics compared the 'Desperate Housewives' remake to HBO's 'Sex and the City' sequel series, 'And Just Like That,' which received mixed reviews both upon and following its release in 2021. 'The same thing that happened to sex and the city is about to happen to desperate housewives,' one person tweeted. 9 'Desperate Housewives' aired on ABC from 2004 to 2012. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Longoria discussed a 'Desperate Housewives' revival just one night before 'Wisteria Lane' was announced. She said Cherry would need the 'most convincing' to bring the original series back. 'Marc Cherry, our creator,' Longoria said during 'What What Happens Live' on Monday. 'He feels like we've exhausted the characters.' 'Unlike 'Sex and the City,' which was only like six episodes, eight episodes a year, we did 24 episodes a year for a decade,' she continued. 'I can't sleep with any more people on that street. I have slept with every person on the street.'
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
'Desperate Housewives' will return with a fresh take on iconic series
A new show in the vein of " Desperate Housewives" is in development. Onyx Collective confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that the hit ABC series will be reimagined in a new project: "Wisteria Lane." According to a logline, "Wisteria Lane" is "a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery, in the vein of 'Desperate Housewives,' set around a group of 5 different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called 'Wisteria Lane.'" The logline continues, "On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream. Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway -- but behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts, are SECRETS." The new project will come from Kerry Washington's production company, Simpson Street, and 20th Television. Natalie Chaidez is a writer for "Wisteria Lane." "Desperate Housewives" aired for eight seasons. It came to an end on May 13, 2012. The series followed the lives of four women as seen from the eyes of their friend and neighbor, who dies in the first episode. Throughout the series, the women face daily struggles of family life, as well as secrets, crimes and more amid their seemingly idyllic neighborhood. It starred Marcia Cross (Bree Van de Kamp), Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young), Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer) and Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo).
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Desperate Housewives' will return with a fresh take on iconic series
A new show in the vein of "Desperate Housewives" is in development. Onyx Collective confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that the hit ABC series will be reimagined in a new project: "Wisteria Lane." According to a logline, "Wisteria Lane" is "a fun, sexy, darkly comedic soap/mystery, in the vein of 'Desperate Housewives,' set around a group of 5 different friends and sometimes frenemies who all live on a picture-perfect cul de sac called 'Wisteria Lane.'" Eva Longoria shares sweet tribute marking 20th anniversary of 'Desperate Housewives' The logline continues, "On the surface, all the Wisteria neighbors are living the dream. Beautiful homes, gorgeous families, shiny SUVs in the driveway -- but behind those white picket fences and smiling Insta posts, are SECRETS." The new project will come from Kerry Washington's production company, Simpson Street, and 20th Television. Natalie Chaidez is a writer for "Wisteria Lane." Eva Longoria has 'Desperate Housewives' reunion with co-star Jesse Metcalfe: See photo "Desperate Housewives" aired for eight seasons. It came to an end on May 13, 2012. The series followed the lives of four women as seen from the eyes of their friend and neighbor, who dies in the first episode. Throughout the series, the women face daily struggles of family life, as well as secrets, crimes and more amid their seemingly idyllic neighborhood. It starred Marcia Cross (Bree Van de Kamp), Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young), Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer) and Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo). 'Desperate Housewives' will return with a fresh take on iconic series originally appeared on
