Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, has ordered a 13-episode season of a new multi-camera comedy from Warner Horizon Television, Miller-Boyett Productions and Jeff Franklin Productions.Fuller Houseis the long-awaited sequel to the iconic hit seriesFull House. Created by originalFull Housecreator Jeff Franklin,Fuller Housewill premiere exclusively across all Netflix territories in 2016.
Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber are set to star inFuller House, with fellowFull HousestarJohn Stamosset to produce and reprise his original role of Uncle Jesse as a guest star in the new show. Discussions withFull HousestarsBob Saget,Mary-Kate OlsenandAshley Olsen,Dave CoulierandLori Loughlinregarding guest appearances inFuller Houseare ongoing.
InFuller House, the adventures that began in 1987 on Full House continue, with veterinarian D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Cameron-Bure) pregnant and recently widowed, living in San Francisco. D.J.’s younger sister/aspiring musician Stephanie Tanner (Sweetin) and D.J.’s lifelong best friend/fellow single mother Kimmy Gibbler (Barber), along with Kimmy’s feisty teenage daughter Ramona, all move in to help take care of D.J.’s two boys - the rebellious 12-year-old J.D. and neurotic 7-year-old Max - and her soon-to-arrive baby. Here’s what Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content for Netflix, had to say in a statement.
“As big fans of the originalFull House, we are thrilled to be able to introduceFuller House’s new narrative to existing fans worldwide, who grew up on the original, as well as a new generation of global viewers that have grown up with the Tanners in syndication.“Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Jeff Franklin had this to say.
“The continued support ofFull Housefans of all ages for the last 28 years has been astounding. It is an honor and a thrill to catch up with these beloved characters and explore their lives today. The love you saw on the show was real. The cast has remained a loving family off screen all these years. We are as excited as our fans to finally bringFull Houseback to life.”
Fuller Houseis from Miller-Boyett Productions and Jeff Franklin Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television for Netflix.Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Jeff Franklin are the executive producers of the series, which was created by Franklin.John Stamosis a producer.
