Alicia Silverstone Back as Cher in Clueless Series

The "Clueless" sequel series, featuring Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, has found a new home at Paramount+. This limited series event marks a homecoming for the franchise, which is a Paramount intellectual property. Silverstone will not only star as the Beverly Hills icon but also serve as an executive producer on the project.

Set 30 years after the 1995 cult-classic film, the series explores Cher's life as a successful businesswoman and mother, only to find herself feeling "clueless" again as she parents a teenager. The writing team includes Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss. Filming is slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027.

This development caps a seven-year effort by CBS Studios to bring a "Clueless" series starring Silverstone to the screen. Previously, a different series centered on Dionne was in development at Peacock but did not move forward. The new Paramount+ regime actively pursued the project after it became available, seeing it as a key acquisition.

The decision to film in Los Angeles highlights a commitment to the city's talent and crews, potentially benefiting from California's TV tax incentives. This order represents Paramount+'s first new series from CBS Studios since the recent corporate acquisition, signaling a new direction for content from the studio.