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Zach Braff Confirmed for ABC's 'Scrubs' Reboot

The revival, blending legacy characters with new faces, moves forward with Braff onboard and creator Bill Lawrence as executive producer.

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Overview

  • Zach Braff will reprise his role as Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian in the 'Scrubs' reboot currently in development at ABC and 20th Television.
  • The project has not yet received a formal green light from the network but is making progress with Braff's deal finalized after challenging negotiations over pay and filming location.
  • Creator Bill Lawrence will serve as executive producer under a carve-out agreement with Warner Bros. TV but will not act as showrunner due to other commitments.
  • Efforts are now focused on securing deals with other original cast members, including Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley.
  • The reboot is envisioned as a hybrid, revisiting original characters while introducing new ones, with a focus on both legacy and fresh storylines in the medical world.