Sony Pictures Television is in the early stages of rebooting several iconic sitcoms from legendary creator Norman Lear, including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and Good Times, according to exclusive information from Variety.
The current discussions involve reimagining classic episodes with new actors, who would perform from the original scripts in a miniseries format. These short, six-episode anthologies would treat the scripts as if they were being staged anew.
Lear shared, “There is some talk about doing some of the original shows, redoing them with today’s stars. We’re looking at All in the Family, Maude, The Jeffersons, and Good Times.”
This interest in rebooting Lear’s works coincides with the upcoming premiere of One Day at a Time, a modern reimagining of his 1980s sitcom about a single mother raising her children. Set to debut on Netflix on January 6, the new series centers on a Latino family, featuring a female Army veteran as the protagonist. Lear serves as an executive producer on this project, with contributions from showrunners Gloria Calderon-Kellett and Mike Royce.
Before the development of One Day at a Time, Sony had been in talks with Lear about the miniseries reboot concept. While no network or streaming platform is attached to these new projects yet, the discussions highlight a continued interest in reviving Lear’s influential catalog.
Glenn Adilman, Sony’s executive vice president of comedy development, noted, “It’s tricky to figure out the business side of this and how it would work, but it’s something we’re exploring.”
Sony acquired most of Lear’s television library in 1985, further solidifying its connection to his pioneering work. As they navigate these ambitious plans, fans of Lear’s groundbreaking shows may soon see their favorite stories brought to life with a contemporary twist.
