Jessica Biel Says ‘7th Heaven’ Reboot Will ‘Modernize’ the Show Now That TV Has ‘Less Limitations’: ‘We Were Very Careful About What Our Audience Wanted’
Jessica Biel says the planned “7th Heaven” reboot will update the family drama to address issues facing teenagers and families today. She hopes it can offer realistic stories about technology, school, bullying, drugs and alcohol, while retaining the original series’ emphasis on family and community.
The original show ran for 11 seasons, from 1996 to 2007, and followed a minister and his seven children in the fictional California town of Glen Oak. Biel said television has fewer limitations now and that she wants to make programming she can watch with her own children, with room for faith and an optimistic outlook. As a producer, she also aims to create a safe, communicative environment for cast and crew; the reboot is expected to centre on a diverse family, with no original cast members appearing.
In short
- Jessica Biel says the reboot will tackle current issues affecting young people.
- She hopes to retain themes of family, community and faith.
- The series is expected to feature a diverse family and no original cast.
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