The original cast of the beloved medical comedy Scrubs has reunited for a table read of the upcoming reboot. The event featured series creator Bill Lawrence alongside stars Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley. This new series will revisit the characters of JD Dorian, played by Braff, and Christopher Turk, portrayed by Faison, as they navigate the evolving landscape of medicine and their enduring friendship.
While no premiere date has been announced, the anticipation for the reboot is palpable among fans of the original series, which aired from 2001 to 2010.
DiCaprio and Scorsese Collaborate on New Film
In other entertainment news, actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been speaking about his upcoming collaboration with director Martin Scorsese. The film, based on Francis Steegmuller’s novel What Happens at Night, is set to begin filming in January 2024. DiCaprio revealed that Scorsese advised him to rewatch Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film Vertigo to prepare for the project.
The plot centers on an American couple who check into a nearly deserted hotel in a snowbound European town, where the husband’s anxieties about fatherhood begin to blur the line between reality and dreams.
Monopoly Game Show in the Works
Meanwhile, a new game show based on the iconic board game Monopoly is in the pipeline for Netflix. Production companies Studio Lambert, Wheelhouse, and Endemol Shine North America are competing for the rights to develop the show. Approximately 50 companies have submitted creative ideas, with 30 having received pre-approval from the streaming platform.
The mobile app Monopoly Go! launched in 2023 has seen significant success, contributing to the momentum behind this unscripted series.
Amazon’s New Project with Streep and Weaver
Additionally, a new project titled Useful Idiots is being developed by Amazon/MGM, featuring acclaimed actresses Meryl Streep and Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Joseph Cedar, known for Footnote, the film’s script is being penned by Callie Khouri, the writer behind Thelma & Louise. Production is expected to commence in January 2024, though specific plot details remain undisclosed.
This flurry of announcements underscores a vibrant period in the entertainment industry, with established talents coming together to create new stories for audiences worldwide.
