ABC’s ‘Ally McBeal’ Sequel is in development with New Lead

[{"selector":"#anim-3e4afb6e-6d5a-486e-9f36-154515d52edf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] 25 years ago, a drama show was created by David E. Kelley with the title Ally McBeal aired on Fox from September 8, 1997, to May 20, 2002.

[{"selector":"#anim-be1154b2-3d99-491a-8b0b-524475c181de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] After two decades, the Emmy-winning legal dramedy starring Calista Flockhart is plotting a comeback with a sequel series.

[{"selector":"#anim-19dae3be-6747-47a4-a137-5a22a998a085 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The sequel is in early development at ABC, which is written and executive produced by Karin Gist (Mike).

[{"selector":"#anim-223142ed-2d13-472c-a491-177a3ffec528 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] Green Round Banner This new series will follow a young Black woman who joins the law firm from the original series straight out of law school.

[{"selector":"#anim-443f4e2c-86fc-43cb-b783-07b09ad434a6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The upcoming production will introduce the daughter of Ally McBeal’s (Flockhart) D.A. roommate Renée Raddick, who was played by Lisa Nicole Carson.

[{"selector":"#anim-30d0af8f-90a4-4142-a379-aef00f2301b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] According to rumors, Calista Flockhart has applied her cast again as the main lead following the title but her potential involvement likely won’t be made yet.

[{"selector":"#anim-2f813651-5263-4e5e-ba56-e017d57bb9dc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-161c2790-4309-4d86-9cad-e7ef507a0821","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-177.04918%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ae0427f-95f5-4894-a262-7b63ed77209c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] ABC's new show will likely focus on a new character who is a Black woman but there are no current plans for Kelley to be involved in the sequel.

[{"selector":"#anim-c6e1fd9d-e0a2-42c0-840d-358124a8388f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-de39e08e-ecde-4ef1-9e20-5f91c5e79aae","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-196.72129%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ally McBeal was aired on Fox from 1997-2002, and starred Flockhart as Ally McBeal who was a lawyer working in the Boston law firm.

The series won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999 and known for its strong ensemble cast .