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Netflix Announces Live Reboot of Iconic 'Star Search' Talent Show

The twice-weekly series will feature real-time viewer voting and spotlight performers across music, dance, comedy, and kids categories.

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Overview

  • Netflix has officially greenlit a live reboot of the classic talent competition series 'Star Search,' which originally aired from 1983 to 1995.
  • The new version will air twice weekly and include real-time viewer voting to decide which contestants advance in the competition.
  • Produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, the show will feature performers in four categories: music, dance, variety/comedy, and a kids category.
  • Jason Raff, known for his work on 'America’s Got Talent,' will serve as showrunner, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, and Elaine Metaxas as executive producers.
  • Details on the host, judges, and premiere date remain unannounced, but casting information is available online for potential contestants.