Everything to Know About the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Quasi-Revival ‘BH90210’

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Everything to Know About the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Quasi-Revival ‘BH90210’

Nat, fire up the Mega Burgers for August! BH90210, the quasi-revival of Beverly Hills, 90210, officially has a premiere date on Fox. Tori Spelling broke the news in February 2019 that she was reuniting with several of her former costars for a new version of the iconic ‘90s drama. “It is the OG crew back together, and we’re playing heightened versions of ourselves,” she dished on Access Live at the time. “The fans will be pleasantly surprised, though, because we will intercut that with scenes from the show. So it’ll be a whole ensemble cast.” Beverly Hills, 90210 ran for 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000. The original series starred Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh), Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh), Jennie Garth (Kelly Taylor), Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders), Brian Austin Green (David Silver), Luke Perry (Dylan McKay), Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea Zuckerman) and Spelling (Donna Martin). [jwplayer FfcT5wND-l3ahXupL] Carol Potter and James Eckhouse, who portrayed Brandon and Brenda’s parents, were also series regulars for the first five seasons. Spelling and Garth, who portrayed onscreen BFFs and stayed close after the series wrapped, have additional roles on the new show — co-creators! “Jen and I co-created it with Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler. I mean, I don’t know if it’s art imitates life or life imitates art — but we have had a close friendship, she’s one of my best friends, for 30 years,” the sTORI Telling author told Entertainment Weekly in May 2019. “And we have gotten to the point in our lives where we just want to work together. Our kids are friends, and we want our families together all the time, so we wanted to develop something together. And that’s when we started talking about, ‘Was it the right time to do something with 90210 finally?’” Scroll through for all the details on BH90210 — and check back in for more as the summer premiere date gets closer!

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Everything to Know About the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Quasi-Revival ‘BH90210’

Nat, fire up the Mega Burgers for August! BH90210, the quasi-revival of Beverly Hills, 90210, officially has a premiere date on Fox. Tori Spelling broke the news in February 2019 that she was reuniting with several of her former costars for a new version of the iconic ‘90s drama. “It is the OG crew back together, and we’re playing heightened versions of ourselves,” she dished on Access Live at the time. “The fans will be pleasantly surprised, though, because we will intercut that with scenes from the show. So it’ll be a whole ensemble cast.” Beverly Hills, 90210 ran for 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000. The original series starred Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh), Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh), Jennie Garth (Kelly Taylor), Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders), Brian Austin Green (David Silver), Luke Perry (Dylan McKay), Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea Zuckerman) and Spelling (Donna Martin). [jwplayer FfcT5wND-l3ahXupL] Carol Potter and James Eckhouse, who portrayed Brandon and Brenda’s parents, were also series regulars for the first five seasons. Spelling and Garth, who portrayed onscreen BFFs and stayed close after the series wrapped, have additional roles on the new show — co-creators! “Jen and I co-created it with Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler. I mean, I don’t know if it’s art imitates life or life imitates art — but we have had a close friendship, she’s one of my best friends, for 30 years,” the sTORI Telling author told Entertainment Weekly in May 2019. “And we have gotten to the point in our lives where we just want to work together. Our kids are friends, and we want our families together all the time, so we wanted to develop something together. And that’s when we started talking about, ‘Was it the right time to do something with 90210 finally?’” Scroll through for all the details on BH90210 — and check back in for more as the summer premiere date gets closer!

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Premiere Date

BH90210 will premiere on Fox Wednesday, August 7, at 9 p.m. ET.

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The Cast

Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, and Ian Ziering are all set to return. Doherty, for her part, was the last living original cast member to sign on.

“Yes it’s official. The real question is.... will we still be rocking those outfits. #bh90210,” the Charmed alum captioned a photo of the cast in matching T-shirts and jeans via Instagram.

Tiffani Amber Thiessen, who replaced Doherty after her season 4 exit as bad-girl Valerie Malone, is not expected to appear. The Saved by the Bell alum was a series regular for nearly four seasons before departing in season 9. She returned for the original series finale in 2000.

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How Many Episodes?

Fox has ordered six episodes of BH90210.

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Dylan McKay’s Absence

A month after Spelling announced the revival news, Luke Perry died at the age of 51. The actor, who was starring on Riverdale at the time, passed away days after he suffered a stroke. While he hadn't officially signed on, Spelling and Garth told Entertainment Weekly that he was “into” the idea before his untimely death. 

“Tori and I had certainly had conversations with him specifically about this,” Garth explained. 

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The Plot

While the majority of the cast is returning, they won’t (always) be portraying their legendary characters — the actors “will play heightened versions of themselves,” per the February press release. 

“Getting [a reboot] going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself,” the release explained. “What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast – whom the whole world watched grow up together – attempts to continue from where they left off?”

Spelling, however, told EW that “there’s definitely going to be [moments] for the die-hard fans … where they’ll get to see us play Kelly and Donna and all the other characters.” 

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Back to the Peach Pit

“We’re working on a location right now for our new version of the Peach Pit. You’ll be seeing the Peach Pit,” the What I Like About You alum confirmed to EW about the iconic TV diner. Spelling then joked that they should create a “Peach Pit Senior Center.” 

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Theme Song

Spelling and Garth revealed they are going to use the original theme song for BH90210. “The music we used and the credits we used — so [fans] get a little bit of both,” the True Tori alum told EW.

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Andrea's Role

"You will be very surprised about me. … Really surprised," Carteris teased exclusively to Us Weekly in May 2019. "I haven't even finished the first script yet … [But] I’ve been laughing. So, I hope you all will laugh and enjoy it." 

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Behind-the-Scenes Drama

News broke in May 2019 that Patrick Sean Smith, the showrunner of the quasi-revival, and multiple senior writers quit the show on Spelling’s birthday. Variety reported that the exodus may have been over an issue with two of the show’s lead actresses. Another insider, however, claimed that the drama was between the writers and another executive involved in the project. A member of BH90210’s writing staff, Paul Sciarrotta, was reportedly named the new showrunner alongside co-creators Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler.

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The Cameras Are Rolling

After Memorial Day weekend, the cast headed to Vancouver, Canada, to start filming BH90210. Spelling and Garth were spotted wearing bright outfits on the set of the quasi-revival on May 29.

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There Will Be New Faces

La La Anthony revealed in May 2019 that she would be joining the cast as Green's wife, Shay. “90210 IS BACK!!” she wrote on Instagram. “It’s gonna be crazy! Excited to play the wife of the original Beverly Hills 90210 star Brian Austin Green. Let’s gooooo!!” Deadline reported that the Flavor of Love alum would be a superstar musician on the show, while Green looks after the couple's three kids.

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... And Old Ones

Garth revealed exclusively to Us in May 2019 that fans can expect to see cameos from guest stars. "We're gonna have fun with that over the course of the first season, for sure, and subsequent seasons, but you’ll just have to keep your eyes peeled for recognizable faces," she teased. "We’re gonna do a lot of show references, a lot of eye candy for the people that were fans of the original show … being like, ‘Oh, my God, that’s the dress!’ or ‘That’s what they said in the episode!'"

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The Characters Will Be Relatable

According to Garth, the "heightened versions" of everyone's true selves will be super relatable. "I know that my character as Jennie, she is going through life as any other woman in her 40s would be experiencing, and I think that’s gonna be the thing that people like to see," she explained. "I think it’s your magazine that does this, ‘Stars Are Just Like Us,’ kinda thing? To really sort of blow the lid off of that and connect with people, no matter what you’re life’s like."

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The Show's Stars Will Have Full Creative Control

"We’re involved in everything from set design to wardrobe to lighting, everything, it’s all kinda sorta under the same umbrella," Garth exclusively told Us in May. "I think it’s really important, the whole cast is on as producers now and it’s what’s gonna make the show authentic. ... We were there and we have a certain level of passion for it that I don’t think somebody else might have, and that’s hopefully gonna be evident in the final product."

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Jason Priestley Will Have a New Spouse

Vanessa Lachey announced in May 2019 that she will be taking on the role of Priestley's spouse, Camille. "My NEW JOB has a pretty iconic zip code!!!” she wrote on Instagram. “I am still pinching myself that I get to join this incredible cast & play Jason Priestley’s wife. This show was EVERYTHING to me in the 90’s!" Deadline revealed that her character will be a top publicist seeking to balance her life as she begins a family with Priestley's character.

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Is Janet Returning?

Lindsay Price, who played Janet Sosna for the final three seasons of Beverly Hills, 90210, told Us exclusively that she would join the quasi-revival in a "heartbeat" — if she was asked. “I would, of course I would, but I’m not - I think the original group is what the show is really all about,” Price told Us on June 1. “In fact, I was on season 8, 9, and 10, and by the time I was on the show, there had been many people who had come off and on. So I don’t feel ownership over it. I feel more of a fan than anything else. I’m looking forward to watching it.”

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Tori Spelling’s Husband

The actress confirmed Ivan Sergei, whom she worked with on the TV movie Mother May I Sleep With Danger, is set to play her onscreen husband in the quasi-revival.

“Excited to announce that @ivansergei will be playing my hubby on @bh90210 ... Well, Tori’s hubby so don’t panic Donna & David fans. Welcome to the family!” Spelling captioned a meme that reads, “Mother May I Sleep With Donna Martin,” on June 5 via Instagram. “This will be the 2nd time Ivan and I have worked together (and in Vancouver!). We starred together 20 +years ago in the TV movie #MotherMayISleepWithDanger #bh90210 #reunited.”

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Jason Kennedy Drops In

The E! News host revealed via Instagram on June 7 that he is set to make an appearance on the quasi-revival series, out this August. He shared a picture of himself standing beside the show’s main cast, captioning the moment: “Pretty cool moment making a cameo on a show you grew up watching with the OG’s. They treated me like family and I’m digging the new twist. My episode airs August 7th on FOX.”

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Mrs. Walsh Is In

Carol Potter, who played Brandon and Brenda’s mom on the original series, announced she was joining BH90210 on June 16. “I am going to Vancouver to shoot an episode of the 90210 reboot!” she captioned a photo of a script via Instagram. “Mum’s the word, but I love what they have done—very clever and funny. Thanks to all my fans for your support! We did it!” 

Priestley replied to the post: “Can’t wait to see you Carol!” 

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Emily Valentine Is In!

Christine Elise McCarthy, who guest starred as Brandon’s love interest on the original ‘90s series, confirmed she was going to be in the quasi-revival on June 18.

“It has been about 28 years since I began my story with #beverlyhills90210 and it is as awesome as it is surreal to be back,” she wrote via Instagram. “Like the rest of the cast, I will be playing a ‘heightened version of myself.’ I see a lot of fan grumbling and confusion about this concept but - without giving anything away - I think the fans are really gonna like what they get. Just #waitforit !!! #bh90210 @bh90210 #90210 #emilyvalentine #exchangeanegg #u4ea #bh90210reboot #90210reboot.”

The follow day, McCarthy paid tribute to Perry from the Canadian set of the series. “Being back on @bh90210 is awesome but for one thing. #lukeperry went out of his way to take care of me during my first episodes almost 30 years ago,” she captioned a photo with the late actor. “There is not a person who knew him that did not experience his warmth and that will not miss his kindness.”

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Welcome Back

Denise Richards, who appeared in the original series for one episode in 1992, will make a cameo in the new series. “Thank you for including me T and having me part of @bh90210 journey,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wrote on Instagram in July. "Talk about everything comes back full circle. One of my very first jobs was #beverlyhills90210. Love all of you guys.”