Fox is Developing a FANTASY ISLAND Series Reboot
Fox is producing a reboot of the classic 1978 series Fantasy Island. This new show will be a contemporary version of the classic drama series. The project is being developed by writer-producers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain (The 100).
It’s explained that the series will keep the semi-anthological format of the original “with a handful of main characters living on the island and new guests arriving in every episode.” It will dive into “the ‘what if’ questions that keep us awake at night. Each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who walk in with a desire, but end up reborn to themselves through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.”
Sony Pictures TV and Gemstone Studios are producing and Fox Entertainment President Michael Thorn said in a statement:
“In continuing to develop outside of the traditional broadcast cycle, we’ve been particularly focused on providing viewers with summer series that offer a true escape from everyday life – to be sure, now so more than ever. Fantasy Island is a beloved program, and the world Liz and Sarah have created for this contemporary adaptation is signature Fox and a perfect show for today’s times. After all, who among us wouldn’t take a (safe) trip to Fantasy Island right now?”
Jeff Frost, President, Sony Pictures Television added:
“Fantasy Island has always been one of our most popular and iconic series and when we heard Liz and Sarah’s vision of this world, we immediately knew they were onto something special.”
Jason Clodfelter, Co-President, Sony Pictures Television went on to say:
“We can’t think of better partners than Fox to work on this entirely novel take on this classic property — this is truly a wonderful and exciting way to launch our new venture, Gemstone Studios.”
This isn’t the first time that Fantasy Island will have been rebooted. In 1998 there was a revival starring Malcolm McDowell and Mädchen Amick, which aired on ABC. There was also a reboot in development at ABC during the 2018-19 season. Then earlier this year, Sony Pictures released a horror adaptation produced by Blumhouse.
The new Fantasy Island series will air next summer.
Source: Deadline