The popular family sitcom ‘Full House’ will be returning to TV in the form of a sequel titled ‘Fuller House’ that is to be aired on Netflix. Actor John Stamos, former star of the show, made the announcement last Monday during his appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’
The upcoming TV series reboot will be comprised of 13 episodes and is expected to make its debut in 2016.
Stamos will reprise his role as Uncle Jesse and will only make guest appearances; he will also act as producer for the show.
Other cast members who have confirmed their comeback include Candace Cameron-Bure, who portrayed D.J. Tanner, and Jodie Sweetin, who took on the role of her younger sister Stephanie. Kimmy Gibbler, Stephanie’s closest pal, will be played once again by Andrea Barber.
Negotiations are still being made for original cast members Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin.
Created by Jeff Franklin, the American family sitcom is centered on the story of widowed father Danny Tanner, who calls on his brother-in-law and best buddy to help him in raising his three children.
'Fuller House' will still follow the Tanners and their family adventures, but will start with D.J. who is well into her pregnancy. However, she is recently widowed and lives in San Francisco. Stephanie and Kimmy make an effort to move in with D.J. to help care for her two kids as she makes the necessary preparations to deliver her third child.
Franklin, along with executive producers Robert L. Boyett and Thomas L. Miller, released an official statement saying: "The continued support of Full House fans of all ages for the last 28 years has been astounding. It is an honor and a thrill to catch up with these beloved characters and explore their lives today.”
They also spoke of the cast members, reassuring fans that such actors have still gotten together over the past years despite the show’s final episodes in 1995.
"The love you saw on the show was real. The cast has remained a loving family off screen all these years. We are as excited as our fans to finally bring Full House back to life,” Franklin, Boyett and Miller further stated.
According to Cindy Holland, Netflix's vice president of original content, the streaming company is "thrilled" to put forward ‘Fuller House’ to the show’s existing fans, as well as to reach out towards an entirely new generation of viewers.
