Is Weeds Still Coming Back To TV? Mary-Louise Parker Offers Update

As a gamer who has spent countless hours binge-watching TV shows, I must confess that the news about the non-revival of “Weeds” left me feeling like a character who had just lost their last life in a game. The anticipation built up over years, only to be crushed under the weight of reality.

2024 TV lineup is filled with reboots, revivals, and spinoffs, it seems like every week a show is rumored for a potential return. As far back as 2019, there were whispers about the comeback of Showtime’s Weeds, which went off the air in 2012, but alas, the revival has yet to materialize. Now, lead actress Mary-Louise Parker is providing some insight.

The story revolves around a widowed mother of two boys who resorted to selling marijuana to sustain her family. This series, titled “Weeds“, spanned eight seasons from 2005 to 2012. It was renowned as a high-quality TV show that didn’t air on HBO and garnered two Emmys and a Golden Globe during its run, along with other recognitions. In 2019, there were rumors about “Weeds 4.20“, which promised to revisit the characters played by Parker and Elizabeth Perkins ten years after the original series’ events. However, five years later, Parker has shared on the The Discourse podcast that the revival isn’t looking promising:

Initially, they seemed unwilling and prolonged the situation for a significant period. Eventually, they appeared to change their minds with a firm ‘no.’ Remarkably, despite eight long years together, everyone in the cast developed a deep affection for each other, which was truly remarkable. I would’ve cherished another experience like that, but such is life.

More information about the reason behind the halt of the show’s progression remains unclear. Nonetheless, the talented cast members of “Weeds,” including Parker and Perkins, who portrayed Nancy Botwin and Celia Hodes, were ready to resume their roles, along with potentially other actors. This unexpected development is indeed disheartening, especially for those eagerly anticipating more from the show.

There’s uncertainty about whether a revival of the series “Weeds” will occur in the future, but currently, it appears that it’s not the right moment. Initially shown on Showtime, the revival was planned for Starz, but it seems that postponing the revival might be the wiser choice, given how the original series veered off course towards the end. Revivals and reboots can sometimes be successful, but they’re not always necessary, even if fans are eager for a return. Right now, “Weeds” doesn’t seem ready to make a comeback, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will never happen again in the future.

Without a doubt, Mary-Louise Parker continues to maintain a bustling schedule. She’ll be featured in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation titled “The Institute” and in the sci-fi indie film “Omni Loop“, alongside Ayo Edebiri, Hannah Pearl Utt, and Chris Witaske. Her commitment to roles is evident, yet her interest in another “Weeds” series speaks volumes. There’s plenty more to anticipate from the actress, although it seems we may not be getting “Weeds 4.20“.

2024-09-24 02:37

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