Alicia Silverstone's 'Clueless' Series Axed by Peacock: What's Next?

A new Clueless TV series starring Alicia Silverstone was in development for Peacock, but it has been canceled as of April 2026. The series aimed to continue the story from the iconic 1995 film.

Development and Casting

The original Clueless movie, released in 1995, was loosely based on Jane Austen's novel Emma. Alicia Silverstone played Cher Horowitz, the popular high school matchmaker. A follow-up TV series aired from 1996 to 1999 but featured Rachel Blanchard as Cher.

Alicia Silverstone confirmed in 2025 she was set to reprise her role as Cher in a new TV series. She expressed excitement about bringing justice to the character while keeping true to what fans loved about the original film.

Cancellation Details

Peacock's planned Clueless reboot was initially announced with a focus on former cast member Stacey Dash's character Dionne. However, this version never advanced past development stages. In April 2026, reports confirmed that the upcoming series with Silverstone was also canceled.

TMZ reported that the show is being shopped around for a potential new platform by CBS Studios, despite not moving forward at Peacock.

Writers and Production

The show was expected to be produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, known for their work on Gossip Girl, along with Jordan Weiss from Dollface. Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the original film, and producer Robert Lawrence were set to serve as executive producers.

Streaming Availability

The series was initially developed to air on NBC's streaming service Peacock, but no current platform exists following its cancellation.