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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zach Braff Joins ‘Scrubs' Reboot in Development at ABC
Zach Braff may soon be scrubbing back in at Sacred Heart. The actor is on board to reprise the role of J.D. in a reboot of 'Scrubs' being developed at ABC. The reboot was first reported to be in early development in December, with original series creator Bill Lawrence serving as executive producer but not showrunner. More from Variety Disney's Upfront Went Hard on Sports - With an Off-Key Manning Brothers Musical - but Hardly Mentioned ABC Jimmy Kimmel Takes On Bob Iger, Netflix and Gen Z's YouTube Habits in Upfronts Monologue: 'When You Have Kids, You'll Come Crawling Back to Disney Like Dogs!" ABC Unveils Fall 2025 Schedule: '9-1-1: Nashville' Joins Its Mothership on Thursday; 'Shark Tank' Moves to Wednesday As 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' Takes Its Place Lawrence, Braff and other 'Scrubs' alum have discussed the idea of a reboot for years, but it couldn't go into motion until after negotiations between Disney, which owns the IP, and Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence has an overall deal. While working on 'Scrubs' at Disney-owned 20th Television, Lawrence remains under his deal at WBTV, where he produces the Apple TV+ comedy series 'Shrinking,' 'Ted Lasso' and 'Bad Monkey.' 'Scrubs' premiered in 2001 on NBC, which aired the series for seven seasons before cancelling it. It was then renewed by ABC for an eighth season, which was intended to end the series, though the network later greenlit a ninth season subtitled 'Scrubs: Med School' in which only John C. McGinley and Donald Faison stayed on as series regulars. Braff appeared in six out of 13 episodes. Alongside Braff as J.D. aka John Dorian, the original cast of 'Scrubs' included McGinley as Perry Cox, Faison as Chris Turk, Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa, Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, Ken Jenkins as Bob Kelso and Neil Flynn as the janitor. The series was a single-camera sitcom set at Sacred Heart Hospital and narrated by J.D. as he and his friends advanced in their medical careers. Braff is the only cast member currently confirmed to be attached to the reboot. He previously spoke about his enthusiasm to join a 'Scrubs' reboot in a Variety interview about the 20th anniversary of his film 'Garden State': 'The idea of getting back together with my friends and doing like 10 or 12 episodes of maybe one or two seasons, and just laughing with everyone? That sounds like a dream,' he said. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scrubs fans delight as Zach Braff finally signs on for reboot after tense negotiations over his deal
Scrubs made its biggest stride yet toward returning after its most identifiable star signed on. The rebooted series, which is set to air on ABC, has signed on original star Zach Braff to return as John J.D. Dorian, sources told Deadline on Wednesday. The move helps put in place the most important member of the original main cast, after the show also enlisted original creator and showrunner Bill Lawrence. Representatives for ABC and 20th Television, which is producing the show, haven't commented on the reported development. The return of Braff, 50, signals the series is more likely than ever to make it to air, as his participation make make it easier to lock in other members of the original lead cast. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. According to the publication, the negotiations to talk Braff into returning had some major hiccups along the way. One sticking point was the actor and filmmaker's wish not to shoot the reboot in Vancouver, Canada, as was being proposed, presumably as a cost-cutting measure. However, Braff reportedly insisted on keeping the series in Los Angeles. Scrubs' first eight seasons were primarily filmed in a decommissioned hospital located in Los Angeles' North Hollywood neighborhood, while the show's ninth and final season moved to neighboring Culver City. Braff also reportedly clashed with producers over money issues, and sources claimed that the dual issues created an impasse big enough that it could have scuttled the entire project. However, the parties eventually found a compromise that was agreeable enough for everyone, though it hasn't yet been announced if Braff was successful in moving production back to Hollywood. His desire to keep the show filming in LA comes in the context of fears of disastrous tariffs after President Donald Trump announced a plan to institute 100 percent tariffs on films made outside the US, though it's unclear if he intended television shows to suffer the same fate. Southern California's iconic industry capital has struggled in recent years as productions have been lured to other states and international destinations to shoot films and TV shows by lucrative tax credits and cheaper operating costs. Other complications for the Scrubs reboot have been tied to the show's creator. In August, Braff revealed that negotiations were taking so long on the reboot because of Bill Lawrence's exclusive overall deal with Warner Bros TV, which would forbid him from making a show with 20th Television and ABC under normal circumstances. Lawrence, who was also showrunner on the original series, has created the ongoing Apple TV+ shows Shrinking, Bad Monkey and Ted Lasso — which is set to return for a fourth season — as well as an upcoming comedy starring Steve Carell for HBO as part of his current deal. Even after negotiations with Warners allowed Lawrence to develop the scrubs reboot on the side for Disney-owned 20th TV and ABC, he'll still have to sit out writing or showrunning duties due to his extreme time commitments on his other shows. Scrubs originally aired on NBC for its first eight seasons, before moving to ABC for its ninth and final season. Although there were bumps along the road to getting Lawrence and Braff back on the show, the two have continued to display a strong professional relationship in recent years. Now that Braff's participation is secured, the production is in a stronger position to get the original main cast members to return. Those include Donald Faison, who played J.D.'s best friend Christopher Turk, as well as Sarah Chalke (Elliot Reid), Judy Reyes (Carla Espinosa) and John C. McGinley (Perry Cox). Lawrence previously said he envisions the returning series as a hybrid of reboots and revivals, with the cast comprised of a mix of actors from the original series, along with new characters. It's unclear if his plans for the show still involve all of the original cast members returning, and even if they do their roles may be necessarily diminished in order to give screen time to Scrubs' newer generation. Braff — who has directed multiple films, including Garden State — worked as a director on an episode of Ted Lasso, which earned him Emmy and Director's Guild of America nominations. He also had a guest spot on Lawrence's Courteney Cox–starring comedy Cougar Town, and more recently, he returned to direct episodes in the last two seasons of the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford–starring Shrinking on Apple TV+. Braff also appeared in a multi-episode arc with star Vince Vaughn on Bad Monkey, and he's set to direct on Lawrence's HBO series with Steve Carell. His most recent feature as director — and writer — was 2023's A Good Person, which starred his then-girlfriend Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zach Braff to reprise his beloved Scrubs Character J.D. Dorian in upcoming Reboot
Zach Braff is getting ready! It was reported that the 50-year-old actor will return to his popular role as John "J.D." Dorian in ABC's upcoming Scrubs revival. From 2001 to 2010, Braff played J.D., the central physician in the popular medical comedy, alongside Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and Christa Miller. Braff returned for only six episodes of the series' ninth and final season, which introduced a new cast of characters. Throughout its tenure, the actor got three Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination. Braff has expressed interest in returning to Sacred Heart Hospital for a possible revival since the show's conclusion. During an appearance on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast in August 2024, the actor shared what he misses most about his role in the show. I miss laughing every day. Every day, belly laughter was part of the work. And when that went gone, by the end of the nine years, we were all exhausted," he remarked. "We were beginning to recycle jokes. Everyone is pretty fried. We'd work outrageous hours that people don't do today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo We didn't have much of a life away from it. So we were just sort of cooked." Though the sitcom's end in 2010 felt like the correct decision, Braff stated that he would love to reprise his part if the opportunity arose. However, he had a few conditions that would have to be met if he returned. "When we signed up to do our show, they can put you under a pretty insane contract of, like, seven years and stuff, which was... which I wouldn't do [again]," he told me. "But is this a limited thing? You're basically saying, 'Do you want go get the group back together and f------ laugh your ass off with some of your greatest buddies and be paid well?' Yeah, that sounds incredible." Bill Lawrence , the show's original creator, previously addressed Deadline about his concept for the upcoming Scrubs remake. The showrunner stated that he intended the upcoming series to have both original cast members and new actors. "We've been talking about a lot, and I think the only real reason to do it is a combo," he told me. "A: people want to see what the world of medicine was like for the individuals they care about, which is an essential component of any successful reboot. But B: I think the show has always worked because you get to watch young people being thrust into the realm of medicine, knowing that the young people who go there are incredibly idealistic and do it because it is a calling. " He went on to say, "There's no cliché about 'wealthy physicians playing golf'; that's no longer the case. So, no matter what, I believe it would be a huge error not to do a combination of those two things.
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Zach Braff Is Returning as J.D. in SCRUBS Reboot in Development at ABC — GeekTyrant
Zach Braff is ready to jump into scrubs again. ABC is currently developing a Scrubs reboot, and Braff is confirmed to return as everyone's favorite daydreaming doctor, John 'J.D.' Dorian. This new chapter is being produced by original series creator Bill Lawrence, though he won't be taking on showrunner duties this time around. The reboot's development has been a long time coming, mainly due to complicated rights negotiations between Disney (which owns Scrubs ) and Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence has his current overall deal. Lawrence may be balancing hits like Ted Lasso , Shrinking , and Bad Monkey , but his heart still seems to be somewhere inside the chaotic, heartfelt halls of Sacred Heart. While Braff is the only original cast member confirmed so far, the reunion energy has been brewing for a while. In a Variety interview tied to the 20th anniversary of Garden State , Braff said: 'The idea of getting back together with my friends and doing like 10 or 12 episodes of maybe one or two seasons, and just laughing with everyone? That sounds like a dream.' As a longtime fan of Scrubs, I'm excited about this revival! It'll be fun to catch up with some of these characters and see what they're up to now. Hopefully, Bragg is t the only returning character. Originally airing in 2001 on NBC, Scrubs ran for seven seasons before moving to ABC for what was meant to be a series wrap with Season 8. Then came the experimental Scrubs: Med School era in Season 9, one that saw only Donald Faison and John C. McGinley stick around full-time, with Braff popping in for six of the thirteen episodes. The core cast, Faison (Turk), McGinley (Dr. Cox), Judy Reyes (Carla), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Ken Jenkins (Kelso), and Neil Flynn (The Janitor), helped make Scrubs the rare medical comedy that swung between absurdist humor and emotional gut punches with shocking ease. No word yet on who else might return, or what tone this reboot will take… nostalgic continuation, soft reset, or something else entirely, but with Braff back and Lawrence involved, fans have reason to hope the magic's still there. Source: Variety
UPI
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Zach Braff returning for 'Scrubs' reboot
1 of 4 | Zach Braff has confirmed he will return for the "Scrubs" revival in development at ABC. File Photo by Alex Gallardo/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI) -- Zach Braff has confirmed he is returning for the upcoming reboot of his classic medical comedy, Scrubs. Braff posted screenshots of several media reports about the news on his Instagram Stories Wednesday. Bill Lawrence, the show's creator, announced earlier this year that he had a Scrubs sequel series in development at ABC. The show initially ran on NBC from 2002 through 2008, then on ABC from 2009 to 2010. It starred Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn and Judy Reyes. Writer-producer Lawrence has been enjoying a string of hits in recent years, including Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey and Shrinking.
