The network is teaming with The Originals producer Carina MacKenzie for a timely reboot based on the Melinda Metz book Roswell High that also spawned the Jason Katims drama.
The project, which is in development at the younger-skewing network, has an immigrant twist. Here’s the official logline: “After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer: he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
Source and more: THR
Kevin Kelly Brown, who was an executive producer on the original series, is the link that connects the two Roswell incarnations. Besides him, it’s a whole new producing team. Brown and Lawrence Bender executive produce via their Bender Brown Prods, alongside Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank of Amblin TV.
The original Roswell series was developed and executive produced by Jason Katims and introduced a young ensemble that included Katherine Heigl, Shiri Appleby, Colin Hanks Jason Behr, Brendan Fehr, Emilie de Ravin, Majandra Delfino, Nick Wechsler and Adam Rodriguez — all of whom went on to star on other series.
Source and more: Deadline
Before being captured by the cancellation reaper, the original Roswell survived three seasons on The WB and UPN from 1999-2002.
Would you watch a Roswell reboot series? Should Roswell be left in peace? Stay tuned as we monitor the revival status of Roswell at The CW…
Wayne says
I might check it out, but nothing can beat the original, I really loved that show so much. It would of been better if it get a revival instead of reboot I think everyone would do it since none of them are on big shows right now only tv shows that have 10 episodes.
John Huggins says
This is just tremendous news! I am so over joyed.
Charlie says
I am looking forward… will see
Deb D. says
I absolutely loved the original show and actors. I was truly disappointed when it was cancelled.
If at least the ORIGINAL FOUR main cast members came together again and the story line picked up with them as adults I would ABSOLUTELY watch to see whether the same old magic was still there or not.
A show with the premise of a woman coming back to her home-town and finding out an old crush of hers is an alien is a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT show and should find a name of it’s own, not try to rip-off a show that was once a beloved fan-favorite. Shame on them.