Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk

How Soon Is Too Soon For TV or Movie Reboots? (Feat. Eric Scull, Micah Tannenbaum)

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  • Our friends Eric and Micah join us from MuggleCast for a discussion all about reboots, inspired by the recent news of a Harry Potter TV series and a Twilight reboot in the works.
  • But first: TUCKER. IS. OUT! LEMON. IS. OUT! Why did FOX and CNN fire two of their most popular on-air personalities on the same day? Andrew is wet.
  • Dark Brandon also officially announced he'll be running for re-election in 2024. Get ready for the campaign sequel no one asked for!
  • Is the premise of a Harry Potter TV reboot exciting? Yes. Could they fuck it up? Also yes.
  • Because there are no new ideas: Lionsgate is reportedly working on a Twilight TV show. Is there enough content to justify a multi-season show?
  • How soon is too soon for a reboot or reimagining of a beloved series?
  • Despite the opportunity for a Harry Potter series to expand on the wizarding world and deliver a fresh interpretation of the series, the failed Fantastic Beasts series and JKR's shitty transphobic views loom heavy.
  • We discuss how we balance the major JKR issues with continuing to podcast about Harry Potter, and the feedback we receive from listeners who aren't happy with our stances.
  • This week's recs will keep you entertained, informed, and coffee-stain free! Folex Carpet Cleaner (Andrew), 'Tetris' on Apple TV+ (Laura), 'MUNA' album (Pam), 'Stardew Valley' (Eric), and NPR's 'Up First' (Micah).
  • Check out Eric's podcast, Thank You For Spieling (which also includes episodes of The Last of Us)


    • And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts:

    • We continue the main show's discussion and focus on the importance diversity will play in casting for all the TV reboots that are inevitably coming.
    • Will the Harry Potter show stick with 'Cursed Child' canon and cast a black Hermione?
    • How could a Twilight TV show right a very cringy wrong with the casting of its Quileute tribe?

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