'This is not a drill!' Scott Weinger posts photo to reveal his Full House character of Steve Hale WILL appear on Netflix reboot

By Laurel Brown for MailOnline

Published: 19:17 EST, 17 July 2015 | Updated: 19:19 EST, 17 July 2015

On Thursday, the cast of Fuller House had their first official day on the set of the Netflix reboot.

Many of the original members from the hit '90s series, shared photos on social media.

However one returning actor was a big surprise: Scott Weinger. 

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Steve lives: Scott Weinger posted a photo from the Fuller House table read on Thursday, confirming that his character of Steve Hale would be on the show

Steve lives: Scott Weinger posted a photo from the Fuller House table read on Thursday, confirming that his character of Steve Hale would be on the show

'This is not a drill, people,' the 39-year-old actor who played Steve Hale on Full House wrote. 'This is happening!' 

In the photo that accompanied the Twitter post, Scott's name and that of his character were clearly visible next to a Fuller House script.

Many fans of the original series will be delighted to see he was at the reading as it was not until now it was confirmed his character was returning to the show.  

Old flame: On the original Full House, Scott played D.J.'s (Candace Cameron Bure, right) boyfriend

Old flame: On the original Full House, Scott played D.J.'s (Candace Cameron Bure, right) boyfriend

'The Deej is back!' Candace posted this snap, writing, 'It's happening!! First Day of work. #FullerHouse Deej is back!'

'The Deej is back!' Candace posted this snap, writing, 'It's happening!! First Day of work. #FullerHouse Deej is back!'

And Steve was not the only member of the close-knit Full House cast to post photos of the first table read of the reincarnation of the much loved TV program. 

'Epic first day. Cast read #FullerHouse #DJTanner #Deej #DjFuller,' Candace Cameron Bure, 39, wrote on Instagram with a snap of her name tag, script, and personalised coffee mug.

'Our Very First Show, Again,' the black and white page read.

Candace plays the role of 'DJ' whose nickname was 'Deej' - a name branded on her coffee cup.

'It's happening!! First Day of work. #FullerHouse Deej is back!' the married mother-of-three added with a black-and-white snap of her 'DJ' name tag.

Grown-up: A teen on the 1990s series, Candace is pictured here at the Paley Center presenting an evening with Dancing With The Stars in New York on May 14, 2015

Grown-up: A teen on the 1990s series, Candace is pictured here at the Paley Center presenting an evening with Dancing With The Stars in New York on May 14, 2015

New star: In Fuller House, Candace's D.J. will be one of the main stars, a widowed mother living with her sister and best friend

New star: In Fuller House, Candace's D.J. will be one of the main stars, a widowed mother living with her sister and best friend

Her co-stars Bob Saget (Danny Tanner), Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky), and Dave Coulier (Joey Gladstone) also took to Instagram to boast about their reunion.

'And back to work we go! #FullerHouse,' Dave, 55, chimed in.

'Table read today! #reunion #FullerHouse,' Lori, 50, tweeted with a pic of the script.

'Surreal!' she added, while Bob Saget (Danny Tanner) posted: 'Oh yeah.'

She's back too! Lori Loughlin confirmed she was working on the series as well

She's back too! Lori Loughlin confirmed she was working on the series as well

Jodi Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner), Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibler) John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) are also set to play their old characters.

Unfortunately, twin tycoons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did not sign on for the spinoff series.

The actressses-turned-fashion designers shared the role of the Tanner family's youngest daughter, Michelle.

'90s hit: (L-R) Jodie Sweetin, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron, Bob Saget, John Stamos, Mary-Late/Ashley Olsen and Lori Loughlin starred in the original series

'90s hit: (L-R) Jodie Sweetin, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron, Bob Saget, John Stamos, Mary-Late/Ashley Olsen and Lori Loughlin starred in the original series

Funny man: Bob shared this snap, writing, 'Oh yeah'

Funny man: Bob shared this snap, writing, 'Oh yeah'

As for Scott, he joined the cast of the original Full House in season five, playing the boyfriend of D.J. Tanner (Candace).

Believed by many fans to be D.J.'s true soulmate, many fans were concerned when Steve was not mentioned in the early descriptions of Fuller House.

Instead, the Netflix comedy will feature D.J. as the recently widowed mother of two boys - with a third child on the way - living with Stephanie and BFF Kimmy.

Later cast: By season seven (above), twins Nicky and Alex (held) friend Kimmy Gibbler (centre) and boyfriend Steve (right)  were all in the show

Later cast: By season seven (above), twins Nicky and Alex (held) friend Kimmy Gibbler (centre) and boyfriend Steve (right)  were all in the show

Fan favourite: Many fans were excited to see Scott's return - he had not previously been announced for Fuller House 

Fan favourite: Many fans were excited to see Scott's return - he had not previously been announced for Fuller House 

Steve's place within the new show has not yet been revealed.

Also known for voicing the title character in Disney's 1992 animated movie, Aladdin, Scott has more recently worked as a television writer on shows like black-ish, Galavant, The Neighbors, and 90210.

Scott and Candace even had an on-screen reunion on one of his programs, appearing as an unnamed couple in the series finale of The Neighbors in 2014.

Early career: Before he found TV fame as Steve, Scott voiced the title character in 1992's Aladdin

Early career: Before he found TV fame as Steve, Scott voiced the title character in 1992's Aladdin

Later success: Scott (left, with Bob Saget and Jodie Sweetin on June 5) has recently worked as a TV writer on shows like black-ish, The Neighbors, and Galavant

Later success: Scott (left, with Bob Saget and Jodie Sweetin on June 5) has recently worked as a TV writer on shows like black-ish, The Neighbors, and Galavant

Mini-reunion: Candace (right) and Scott (left) reunited briefly for an appearance on the series finale of The Neighbors in 2014

Mini-reunion: Candace (right) and Scott (left) reunited briefly for an appearance on the series finale of The Neighbors in 2014

Of all the actors, only Candace, Jodie, and Andrea have been confirmed as regular cast members, while the others are likely to guest-star.

Three children - DJ's two sons and Kimmy's daughter - will be regulars as well.

Netflix has not announced an exact premiere date for Fuller House, but the 13-episode sitcom is expected to air at some point in 2016.

All hands on deck: 'And back to work we go! #FullerHouse,' Dave wrote

All hands on deck: 'And back to work we go! #FullerHouse,' Dave wrote

 

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