- March 23, 2019 11:38 pm EDT. Created by Tracy Tormé and Robert K. Weiss, Sliders aired for five seasons on Fox and SyFy between 1995 and 2000. I wouldn't want to do it for the rest of my life, but I would do it for a season or two if it was right.". A wormhole may open up and deliver a new reboot or revival of the cult classic Sliders. Let us know in the comments below. Reboots, revivals, reimagining’s, and sequels are all the rage in entertainment these days, giving various shows and movies new life for new generations of viewers. O'Connell is currently 46 years old and has been pitching the project with the 76-year-old Rhys-Davies, whose character was originally killed off, along with Lloyd's character Welles. Hough is a Screen Rant staff writer. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. "It could have been the best show on television, it could still be on the air. If they run out of time, they're trapped for 29.7 years. The show's timeless theme was first presented with the premier episode airing on March 22nd , 1995. The network also decided to largely drop the cliffhanger that had ended Season 1, which caused it to be only sort of resolved later in the season. The endgame being that they find Earth Prime in one of the wormhole jumps to return from where they originally came from. Sliders Reboot Talks Are Happening Says John Rhys-Davies. ", More: What To Expect From The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot. According to Rhys-Davies: "Jerry had been pestering me for a number of years and we’re actually talking to NBC at the moment to see if there’s any possibility of rebooting the series. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the Comicbook.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By Nicole Drum And since then, they have been itching for a reunion. For the initial first two seasons on Fox, the supporting cast consisted of Sabrina Lloyd as Wade Welles, Cleavant Derricks as Rembrandt "Crying Man" Brown, and John Rhys-Davies as Professor Maximilian Arturo. However, it's certainly possible that characters could somehow return for a new update. They were joined on the show by Wade Wells played by Sabrina Lloyd and the accidental traveler Rembrandt "Cryin' Man" Brown, done by Cleavant Derricks. According to the actor: "I think maybe if we got another chance at doing it with the new technology, but also new stories, I think we could do something quite extraordinary. Don't be surprised if executives order a Sliders update for 2021. Flickering Myth brought us this news first. If you remember Sliders, it ran for five seasons between 1995 and 2000. I think maybe if we got another chance at doing it with the new technology, but also new stories, I think we could do something quite extraordinary. Here's everything we know and expect for a possible series update starring Jerry O'Connell. ‘Sliders’ Reboot Talks Are Happening Says John Rhys-Davies. Hollywood's all about reboots and revivals, so where's our revisiting of the cult 1990s series Sliders? Sliders was never a major network hit but attracted sci-fans fans with its parallel universe premise. Here we are in the year 2019, and the show's timing may be just right to jump into our reality staging a not so unlikely comeback. The new Sliders will most likely revolve around O'Connell's Quinn Mallory, whether it's the original character or a double that enters the storyline. According to original star John Rhys-Davies, talks are happening with NBC about potentially bringing the show back. If you remember Sliders, it ran for five seasons between 1995 and 2000. The wormholes would transport the crew to a parallel universe where any number of possibilities could, could have, or possibly already have happened. As they dig deeper into the lawyer stuff, to find out who owns the show, NBC may be poised to throw some money at a show like Sliders that will certainly draw a large nostalgic audience. Hey, you never know where the Sliders crew may show up! Sliders was birthed from the brains of Robert K. Weiss and Tracy Torme. The series begins with Quinn Mallory (Jerry O'Connell) inadvertently "sliding" into an alternate earth where Russia rules over America. Rhys-Davis looked like he would definitely be on board. "I would do it again, if just to show how it should be done," he said. The sci-fi series, which aired five seasons between 1995 and 1999, followed a … "Jerry had been pestering me for a number of years and we're actually talking to NBC at the moment to see if there's any possibility of rebooting the series," Rhys-Davies said. If it sounds complicated, that's because it was. O'Connell and Rhys-Davies were reportedly discussing a reboot with NBC prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, an updated version of the series doesn't appear to be an immediate priority. At the moment we don’t seem to be able to find that out. A Sliders reboot would theoretically star O'Connell and possibly the aforementioned Derricks. Moving forward, NBCUniversal could incorporate Sliders into the new streaming platform Peacock, which debuted in July 2020 and will be home to the upcoming reboots for Battlestar Galactica, Punky Brewster, and Saved by the Bell. The show also endured some cast changes that changed things significantly when the show made the jump from Fox to SyFy. The Welsh actor said this at Toronto Comicon: We don't know what got the ball rolling at NBC, or who lobbied who to listen to the idea of bringing the show back, but it seems that someone is actively throwing around some ideas as to some future plans. The show was led by the two characters: Quinn Mallory played by Jerry O'Connell and Professor Maximillian Arturo done by actor John Rhys-Davies. I would do it again, if just to show how it should be done.". Fear the Walking Dead Showrunner Wants Dwight and Negan Reunion, The Boys: Impressive Fan Edit Shows Homelander Murdering the Avengers, Animaniacs Fans Are Going Wacko Over First Reboot Clip, The Walking Dead: World Beyond Recap With Spoilers - Episode 1x02, The Walking Dead: World Beyond Foreshadows Only One Character Will Survive, Moon Knight: Here's What Keanu Reeves Could Look Like as Marc Spector, The Walking Dead: World Beyond Warns of Doomsday Date For TWD Universe. Q.V. Copyright 2018 ComicBook.com. The second issue is that they end up having to resolve various events where they are before they can leave. © Watchr Media • All rights reserved, Animaniacs Revival Sneak Peek Spoofs Iconic Jurassic Park Scene, Doctor Who Video Game to Unite Time Lords Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant, Fear the Walking Dead Season 6 Premiere Recap & Review: No More Mr. Nice Morgan. It's been over two decades since the Sliders season 5 finale ended with a major cliffhanger. The show was plagued by continuity errors in its first two seasons thanks to Fox airing episodes out of order to help with ratings. A proper narrative continuation would address the Sliders season 5 cliffhanger, in which Rembrandt slides off and leaves the rest of the gang wondering if their collective fates have been … I wouldn’t want to do it for the rest of my life, but I would do it for a season or two if it was right. He's also the founding editor at Vague Visages, and has contributed to RogerEbert.com and Fandor. In 2000, O'Connell was somewhat of a movie star due to prominent roles in Scream, Jerry Maguire, and his debut performance as Vern Tessio in Stand By Me; yet, he wasn't able to sustain that industry momentum during the early 21st century. In March 2019, two of the main cast members were reportedly in talks with NBC about a possible Sliders revival, which prompted speculation about legal rights and the thematic premise for new episodes. This weekend news out of the Toronto Comicon said that Jonathan Rhys-Davies gave us some words about what's happening these days with Sliders. It's that entertainment environment that has opened the door for a possible revival for one of the more interesting of 1990s television series -- Sliders. In a recent interview with Flickering Myth, Rhys-Davies said that he and star Jerry O'Connell are talking about a reboot with NBC, with the current issue being of ownership of the show. The show first aired on Fox before moving on to the Syfy Channel for the remainder of the it's run. A proper narrative continuation would address the Sliders season 5 cliffhanger, in which Rembrandt slides off and leaves the rest of the gang wondering if their collective fates have been prophesied. It's that entertainment environment that has opened the door for a possible revival for one of the more interesting of 1990s television series -- Sliders. At the moment we don't seem to be able to find that out.". What do you think about the possibility of a Sliders' reboot or revival? The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. The Sliders face a number of challenges in this travel. A wormhole may open up and deliver a new reboot or revival of the cult classic Sliders. All rights reserved. "They're looking into the basic question of who actually owns it? They’re looking into the basic question of who actually owns it? The main plot of the show followed the group while they jumped through wormholes that they had to find within a very specific amount of time. He certainly didn't lay out a shooting schedule for a new episode or anything, but it's more than interesting to hear that the show has never really left the minds of the people that were so deeply involved in the experience. Not only do they have no control over what Earth they end up on each time, but they have a very limited amount of time in which to open the vortex and leave. Given that Quinn and company are famous for inspiring a TV series within the Sliders series itself, that may be the ideal meta scenario for a Digital Age Sliders reboot, possibly even with Rhys-Davies. Click the button below to start this article in quick view. A Sliders reboot hasn't official been greenlit yet. The point of their travel is to return to their own Earth, Earth Prime. 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