Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph Debunk Viral 'Golden Girls' Reboot Hoax

A satirical poster falsely claiming a Disney+ remake of the classic sitcom misled fans, with Fey and Rudolph firmly denying any plans for a reboot.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • A fake poster created by a satirical Facebook account in March 2024 claimed Disney+ was producing a Golden Girls reboot starring Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Lisa Kudrow.
  • Tina Fey dismissed the hoax in a recent interview, stating she would never remake the show out of respect for the original cast and calling the idea 'too perfect to touch.'
  • Maya Rudolph humorously addressed the fake poster during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, joking about learning of the fictional project for the first time.
  • The poster, clearly labeled as 'not real' and 'for entertainment purposes only,' still managed to mislead fans online, prompting clarifications from those involved.
  • The Golden Girls creator Susan Harris has consistently opposed any reboot since 2017, emphasizing that the original cast is irreplaceable.