Alicia Silverstone Vows Not to Tarnish Clueless as Peacock Reboot Moves Forward
Hi, I’m Riley Carter. Okay, but like… reboot culture continues and Alicia Silverstone is here to make sure Cher gets proper treatment.
Alicia Silverstone, now 48, told Entertainment Tonight that she does not want to “mess up” the legacy of the 1995 cult classic Clueless as Peacock develops a new TV reboot. The actress, who starred as Cher Horowitz in the original movie, said she never imagined signing on to revisit the property, yet now she is attached as an executive producer and is cautiously optimistic that the new series will honor the original while offering fresh elements.
“It’s very early stages,” Silverstone said, adding that she is “obviously excited” but mindful of how beloved the original film is. She emphasized the goal is to both respect the movie fans adore and bring something new to the table. Silverstone’s comments come after Peacock announced the reboot in April, with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the creative duo behind Gossip Girl and The O.C., lining up as writers and executive producers.
This reboot announcement prompted immediate online reaction. Some fans took to X to plead for the film to remain untouched, while others welcomed the chance to see Cher return in some capacity. One reaction read, “I kinda need them to not touch this classic,” while another user expressed excitement and curiosity about Silverstone’s future projects beyond the original film.
The original Clueless, loosely adapted from Jane Austen’s Emma, made Alicia Silverstone a defining face of 1990s pop culture. The story followed a privileged Beverly Hills teen who attempts to do good, often with hilariously misguided results. The 1995 cast included Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Breckin Meyer, Donald Faison, and Jeremy Sisto. After the movie’s success, ABC aired a TV adaptation in 1996 with Rachel Blanchard playing Cher, while Silverstone did not reprise the role at that time.
Details about the Peacock series are still under wraps. It is unclear whether the new show will follow Cher as an adult, introduce a teen daughter, or adapt additional Jane Austen material. Silverstone did hint at a modern update for her character: she joked about stepping back into Cher’s “fancy designer shoes” which will be “gently used” and noted that in 2025 Cher would likely favor sustainable or vegan fashion choices. Silverstone’s offhand remark nods to her real-life vegan lifestyle and suggests wardrobe choices could reflect contemporary values.
As executive producer, Silverstone will have a say in direction, tone, and fidelity to the original. The involvement of Schwartz and Savage signals a tonal pivot toward serialized teen drama, given their track record, though their presence could also balance nostalgia and reinvention. Fans and critics will be watching how the creative team navigates expectations while updating a property that helped define a generation.
Silverstone’s public stance is cautious but hopeful. She tweeted an enthusiastic response when the reboot was first announced, calling the news “Totally buggin’… in the best way.” That blend of excitement and restraint captures the broader fan mood: eager but wary.
For now, the project’s timeline remains unknown. Peacock has not announced a release date, and writers are likely still plotting character arcs and tone. With Silverstone’s involvement and the Schwartz-Savage creative team, the reboot has serious talent behind it, but preserving the original’s charm while making it relevant is a delicate balancing act.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Entertainment Tonight, Peacock announcement coverage, X user reactions compiled from social posts, New York Post entertainment feed
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