MTV is continuing the trend of bringing back past TV series with the news that Undressed, which ran from 1999 to 2002, will get the reboot treatment, according to Deadline.
Logging over 200 episodes over six short seasons, the scripted anthology series would feature a new cast each season, and episodes would focus on two or three interwoven storylines often incorporating same-sex couples.
Created by two-time Oscar-nominated director Roland Jaffe (who will return as executive producer), Undressed was credited for bringing frank discussions about sex to younger television audiences.
The program often used its young characters’ restless energy to dramatize narratives related to the lives of teens and young adults.
While Will & Grace dealt with the issue of sexual orientation, Undressed went full-on exploring sexuality, including several same-sex relationships making it one of the most inclusive series on the air at the time.
In 2003, the series was honored with a GLAAD Media Award for 'Outstanding Daily Drama.'
In addition, the show served as a springboard launching several successful TV stars of today including Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), Brandon Routh (Legends of Tomorrow), Jason Ritter (Joan of Arcadia), Max Greenfield (New Girl) and more.
The announcement comes as MTV wraps up it’s 5th consecutive quarter of primetime ratings growth.
“Undressed was ahead of its time and we’re looking forward to developing the series for a whole new generation,” said Pamela Post, head of scripted programming for MTV Studios, MTV, VH1 and Logo. “Much has changed in the dating/relationship world since the series first premiered and we’re excited to showcase how both have evolved.”
MTV also recently announced reboots of popular MTV series' The Real World and Daria.
(h/t Deadline, NewNowNext)
