Remember White Collar? That dangerously charming crime-drama-meets-fashion-show hybrid that had us all googling “how to become a con artist but legally”? Well, buckle up, because Neal Caffrey, I mean Matt Bomer, is getting ready to charm his way back into our screens — and possibly our hearts — all over again.
Bomer is Coming Back
For the uninitiated (or those who only pretended to have self-control when binging), White Collar ran from 2009 to 2014 and starred the ever-dashing Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey — a smooth-talking, art-forging, suit-wearing con artist who could outsmart anyone with a smirk and a fedora tilt. After a years-long cat-and-mouse chase with FBI Special Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay), Neal is caught… but instead of serving time, he strikes a deal. He’ll help the FBI catch white-collar criminals in exchange for his freedom (well, plus an ankle monitor).
Today we’re looking at a lovely, but very sad feature, called ‘White Collar, case closed’. Cast and crew talk about how much they’ve enjoyed working on #WhiteCollar and how much they’ll miss it. #MattBomer #TimDeKay pic.twitter.com/DzSWlt69AE
— Matt Bomer United (@MattBomerUnited) September 27, 2024
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It’s a classic premise with a twist: Catch me if you can — but make it fashion.
Over six stylish, witty seasons, fans followed Neal and Peter’s unlikely friendship as they navigated the world of forgery, theft, and art heists. But let’s be honest — the real heist was how Neal managed to steal our hearts every single episode.
The show wrapped up in 2014, but not without one last sleight of hand. In true Caffrey style, Neal faked his own death and vanished into thin air, leaving Peter (and all of us) heartbroken… until the final scene revealed him strutting through the streets of Paris — very much alive and very much monitor-free. Cue gay gasp.
Matt Bomer nella quarta stagione di White Collar incredibile dono pic.twitter.com/MgrTW0nteb
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Now, ten years later, the con is back on. Deadline reports that series creator Jeff Eastin confirmed that a reboot — titled White Collar Renaissance — is officially in development at 20th Television. The new project promises to bring back familiar faces while introducing fresh ones. Eastin even teased the pilot’s title: Masquerade. (Honestly, could there be a more Neal Caffrey name?)
DeKay, who played Peter Burke, has already read the script and gave fans exactly the reassurance they needed:
“It’s a fantastic script, and it answers all the questions one would have if you watched the show,” he said. “It also introduces the show to new fans.”
Translation: expect the perfect mix of nostalgia and reinvention.
Matt Bomer explains why he’s eager to work with his #WhiteCollar family again during the Drama Actor #Emmys #THRRoundtable pic.twitter.com/jQf9rNw0gj
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 9, 2024
And the revival isn’t just about slick suits and clever crimes — it’s also about heart. The reboot is set to honor the late Willie Garson, who played Mozzie, Neal’s loyal (and slightly paranoid) partner-in-crime.
“With such sensitivity and such heart,” said co-star Tiffani Thiessen, adding that she finished reading the reboot script “with tears in my eyes.”
We’re not crying — you’re crying.
If White Collar taught us anything, it’s that Neal Caffrey always has one last trick up his tailored sleeve. And if this reboot can capture even half of the charm, chemistry, and cat-and-mouse brilliance of the original, we’re in for something special.
So shine your shoes, pour yourself a glass of wine, and start practicing your fake FBI badge flash. White Collar Renaissance might just be the comeback we didn’t know we needed — but absolutely deserve.
REFERENCE: Deadline
I really hope a network picks up the sequel, I’m so looking forward to it!!
Whenever anyone asks me which show I miss the most and wish had never ended. White-collar is always at the top of my list! I hope this is true and it is coming back. Oh happy days doing the happy dance. It will be sad without Mozzy though.
White collar reneissance needs to be picked up by a network and back on our screens asap
Hope this is for real. Hope it’s on cable and not streaming. Mozzie will be missed, but I hope the rest of the original cast comes back.
I watched it so many times and it never got boring because of the interaction of the characters
That is incredible news! It was an excellent series. Especially with Matt back in the role once again.
I loved this show so much! What station is it going to be on????
Can’t wait
Ive watched White Collar 4 times over! It’s the best. Matt as Neal was heart throbbing gorgeous! I also loved Tim Dekay. Together they were magic!!! I’m sick over loss of Mozzie, so great a friend to Neal. Bring new Show on!!!! Can’t wait!💓💓💓💓