Finally, some good news for ‘Scrubs’ fans. Five-and-a-half months after the reboot of the beloved medical comedy was announced, the project has locked in star Zach Braff. He will reprise his role as John “J.D.” Dorian in the ‘Scrubs’ follow-up, which is in development at ABC from 20th Television. Original series creator Bill Lawrence will serve as an executive producer rather than director.
The deal with Braff comes after months of touch-and-go negotiations that hit major hurdles over both money and Braff’s request for the series to film in Los Angeles and not Vancouver as originally planned, sources said. The impasse was so serious, there was a chance for the entire project to be shelved until the two sides recently came to an agreement. Because ‘Scrubs’ is still in development, no filming location has been announced.
Lawrence, Braff and other ‘Scrubs’ have discussed the idea of a reboot for years. While working on 'Scrubs' at Disney-owned 20th Television, Lawrence remains under his deal at WBTV, where he produces the Apple TV+ comedy series 'Shrinking,' 'Ted Lasso', and 'Bad Monkey.'
'Scrubs' premiered in 2001 on NBC and aired the series for seven seasons before being cancelled.
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It was then renewed by ABC for an eighth season, which was planned to be the last instalment in the series.
Despite the initial plans, the makers later greenlit a ninth season subtitled 'Scrubs: Med School' in which only actors John C McGinley and Donald Faison stayed on as series regulars, reported Variety.
Braff appeared in six out of 13 episodes in the ninth season.
Alongside Braff as J.D. aka John Dorian, the original cast of "Scrubs" included McGinley as Perry Cox, Faison as Chris Turk, Judy Reyes as Carla Espinosa, Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, Ken Jenkins as Bob Kelso and Neil Flynn as the janitor.
The series was a single-camera sitcom set at Sacred Heart Hospital. The show was narrated by J.D. as he and his friends advanced in their medical careers.
Braff is the only cast member currently confirmed to be attached to the reboot.
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