Dave Coulier Confirmed For Netflix’s ‘Full House’ Spinoff ‘Fuller House’ [Update]
Update From Editor Peter Sciretta: Dave Coulier(Uncle Joey) has confirmed ontwitter/instagramthat he will be reuniting with John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) for the Full House spin-off withMark Cendrowskidirecting. Angie’s original story from April 21st 2015 follows.
Netflix is making it official. The streaming service has given a 13-episode order forFuller House, a multi-cam spinoff of the ’80s and ’90s ABC sitcomFull House. The show is expected to hit in 2016. Hit the jump get all the details on the NetflixFuller Houseshow, including new plot info.
John Stamosbroke the news onJimmy Kimmel Live. According to him, the idea is to get the original cast together for an hourlong reunion special and then go into the spinoff. It’s unclear whether the hourlong special will be part of the 13-episode order, or air separately.
InFuller House, D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure) is all grown up and working as a veterinarian in San Francisco. When her husband dies while she’s still pregnant, she finds support from her sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), an aspiring musician; and her BFF Kimmy (Andrea Barber), a single mom.
Along with Kimmy’s teen daughter Ramona, the two women move in with D.J. to help her raise her sons: rebellious 12-year-old J.D., neurotic 7-year-old Max, and the newborn. In other words, it’s exactly the premise of the originalFull House, only with the genders reversed.
Stamos is producing and will guest star as Uncle Jesse. He andFull Houseexecutive producersThomas L. MillerandRobert L. Boyetthave been trying for years to get aFull Houserevival off the ground. At one point it was envisioned as a movie, but over the past year or so plans for a TV show started to pick up steam.
Bob Saget,Dave Coulier, andLori Loughlinare in talks to reprise their roles as well. EvenMary-KateandAshley Olsenmight drop by for a cameo. Discussions with the twins, who jointly played baby of the family Michelle Tanner, are said to be “ongoing.”
Watch Stamos announceFuller HouseonJimmy Kimmel Livebelow:
[Additional source:TV Line]
