TheScrubsreboot is now officially happening as the creator closes his deal to return to the series.Scrubswas extremely popular during the time of its run, which occurred from 2001 to 2010. The medical sitcom unpacked the world of Sacred Heart Hospital and the physicians who work there. The series was created by Bill Lawrence and featured a leading cast including Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, Ken Jenkins, and Neil Flynn. Because of its popularity, fans have been urging for aScrubsrebootfor years.
As perDeadline, theScrubsreboot is now officially moving forward. This comes after ABC and 20th Century Televisionmanaged to get the original show’s creator and executive producer, Lawrence, involvedin the reboot series. Lawrence will not serve as the showrunner for theScrubsreboot, but will be involved. In addition to this, 20th Century Television is working to secure some of the original series' cast members, including Braff, Chalke, Faison, and McGinley. Early reports said Judy Reyes may reappear as Carla Espinosa, but this has not been confirmed.
What This Means For The Future Of Scrubs
The Scrubs Cast Is Likely To Return
This update on theScrubsrebootcomes after years of teases from both on and off-screen talent. Multiple cast members, including Chalke and Braff, have expressed interest in returning over the years. Over two years ago, Lawrence himself said that aScrubsreboot needs to happen because “people still care about it.” Back in October, Lawrence was quoted saying a similar sentiment about theScrubsreboot, noting that people close to the show “are all super invested and excited.”
This excitement can now become reality as theScrubsreboot officially moves forward. Given the cast’s track record of saying positive things about the reboot’s chances over the years, it seems likely that20th Century Television will be successful in their effort to get the cast back.Scrubs' leading castmade an amusing and dynamic ensemble that made the show what it is today, so their return will be critical.
Our Take On The Scrubs Reboot
This Is The Right Time For Scrubs
While fans have been demanding this reboot throughout the year, I think now is a good time forScrubsto return. Theearly success of the NBC seriesSt. Denis Medicalisan indication that medical comedy is a subgenre that has great potentialin the modern era of television. Shows likeGrey’s Anatomyattract fans to the more medical-heavy, dramatic end of the genre, but there is definitely a time and place for shows likeScrubs. Given recent trends, I believe now is that time.
Scrubs
Cast
Scrubs is a Sitcom and Medical Comedy/Drama created by Bill Lawrence that follows a group of medical students throughout their daily lives at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital. The series stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison, as they work their way up from Medical Interns while juggling all sorts of hospital shenanigans.
