So, who are the divas on the Beverly Hills, 90210 set? Showrunner and senior writers QUIT after two 'actresses meddle with creative side'
- Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has quit the show which will air this summer
- Several senior staff writers on the highly-anticipated series also walked out
- Two of the main actresses on the series had been meddling with the creative side, according to a source that spoke with Variety
- The actresses on the show are Doherty, Garth, Carteris and Spelling
- Another source attributed the walk outs to a network executive
It appears there are problems with the six-episode Beverly Hills, 90210 revival, as showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has quit the show, along with a series of senior writers on the highly-anticipated series.
The reboot, which is titled BH90210 and will begin airing on Fox this summer, brings back the show's principal players: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Gabrielle Carteris, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering.
Multiple sources told Variety that the resignations were linked to creative interference, as one said that two of the main actresses on the series had been meddling with the creative side while another source attributed it to a network executive.
Divas on set! Two actress are said to be meddling in the creative side of the Beverly Hills 90120 reboot. The reunion show stars (from left) Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Jennie Garth, Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green
Drama: The showrunner has quit the show, along with a series of senior writers on the highly-anticipated series. The cast was snapped at the Upfronts in NYC this week
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The actresses on the show are Doherty, Garth, Carteris and Spelling.
Gone: Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has quit the show, with sources telling Variety that there was creative interference coming in from multiple ends
Doherty had a reputation for being a diva when the show was in its first incarnation.
But the actress seemed to mellow after she wed Kurt Iswarienko in 2011.
Since 2015 she has been battling breast cancer. In February the star told Health magazine she was in remission.
Spelling and Garth get along well and have worked together several times since they first met.
Their credits include the new 90210 with AnnaLynne McCord and Mystery Girls.
Though Tori's financial problems have become headline news, she has not had a reputation for being difficult on set, nor has Garth.
Carteris is known for being easy to get along with. She is so popular in Hollywood she has become the president of SAG-AFTRA.
Intriguing: The twist on the new show will see the stars not playing their former personas, but exaggerated versions of themselves reuniting to do a reboot
As far as how BH90210 will move forward, writer Paul Sciarrotta and creators Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler will absorb the showrunning duties, according to the outlet.
Insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that more writers have been hired amid the resignations.
The twist on the new show will see the stars not playing their former personas, but exaggerated versions of themselves reuniting to do a reboot.
Coming soon: The revamped series will hit the air this August on Fox
Sad end: Luke Perry was not a part of the reboot because he had a commitment already to his hit show Riverdale. But the star sadly passed away in March at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke
Interest in a revival has been high, as Fox said that a teaser released for it has generated more than 18 million views across social media platforms, Deadline reported.
The revival is expected to hit the air August 7 at 9/8c.
Luke Perry was not a part of the reboot because he had a commitment already to his hit show Riverdale. But the star sadly passed away in March at age 52 after suffering a massive stroke.
Back then: The original Beverly Hills, 90210 debuted in 1990 to poor ratings but then took off when it aired during the summer when other shows were off. It then became a super hit, running for an impressive 10 years
Other Beverly Hills, 90210 notables who will not be on the new show are Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Vanessa Marcil, Hilary Swank and Kathleen Robertson.
The original Beverly Hills, 90210 debuted in 1990 to poor ratings but then took off when it aired during the summer when other shows were off.
It then became a super hit, running for an impressive 10 years and making household names of Perry, Priestley and Doherty.
The show began with twins Brenda and Brandon - played by Doherty and Priestley - moving from Minneapolis to Beverly Hills.
They stand out at West Beverly Hills High School and manage to make friends with some of the more popular, wealthy kids that show them the ropes.
