Kerry Washington’s “Desperate Housewives” reboot sparks backlash: fans aren’t interested
Kerry Washington's reboot of "Desperate Housewives" has sparked outrage among fans, with many criticizing the lack of the original cast and the decision to revisit Wisteria Lane.
While many thought the announcement would be met with euphoria and well wishes, the new "Desperate Housewives" reboot, spearheaded by Kerry Washington, had another thing coming its way.
The "Desperate Housewives" reboot has stirred outrage among fans of the original series, with many taking to social media to voice their displeasure. Despite the success of the hit comedy-drama, many longtime fans are rejecting the idea of revisiting Wisteria Lane, especially without the original cast.
Kerry Washington and Natalie Chaidez lead the 'Desperate Housewives' reboot
On Tuesday, it was revealed that the beloved comedy-drama show would be making a comeback as a reboot with Kerry Washington and Natalie Chaidez (HBO’s "The Flight Attendant" showrunner) as executive producers alongside Pilar Savone and Stacey Sher.
The reboot, titled "Wisteria Lane", will follow a very different group of friends who live on the iconic cul-de-sac, according to Variety.
Why are fans rejecting the "Desperate Housewives" reboot?
Fans are still on the fence about the reboot, as the series became a staple of pop culture, but the main reason the "Desperate Housewives" new project is getting so much backlash is because none of the original cast members are included.
Desperate Housewives' poster. Photo: Prime video
Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, and Marcia Cross were the main cast of the series, which aired from 2004 to 2012. However, they do not seem very upset with the idea of not being part of the reboot. Eva Longoria, who played Gabrielle Solis in the original series, said in a recent interview that while she is not fully closing the door on the chance to play Solis again, she feels like the end of the show dealt very well with the characters’ stories fully.
