'As If!' Alicia Silverstone Steps Back Into Cher's Closet for Streaming Series

Olivia Bennett, 4/18/2025Alicia Silverstone reprises her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in Peacock's upcoming "Clueless" sequel series. With a creative team behind successful hits and a nostalgic yet fresh approach, this revival promises to tackle modern themes like social media and sustainability while celebrating the beloved character.

Let's be real for a hot second. Most revival attempts land somewhere between tragic and totally buggin', but this one? This one's got serious potential. Silverstone isn't just slipping back into those iconic designer duds — she's taking the reins as executive producer, because obviously. What's more fetch than that? (Oops, wrong teen movie, but you get the drift.)

The creative dream team behind this venture reads like a Who's Who of teen drama royalty. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage — you know, the masterminds who gave us "Gossip Girl" and made us all wish we were trust fund babies living on the Upper East Side — are joining forces with "Dollface" creator Jordan Weiss. Talk about a power trio that understands the delicate art of balancing nostalgia with contemporary edge.

Here's what makes this particular revival feel different: timing. Sure, Peacock previously attempted to resurrect "Clueless" with a Dionne-centered spin-off that went nowhere faster than last season's micro-purse trend. But now? With Silverstone back in the driver's seat (hopefully not on the freeway), and original creative forces Amy Heckerling and Robert Lawrence serving as executive producers, this feels less like a cash grab and more like a genuine evolution.

Remember the original? Of course you do. That 1995 masterpiece wasn't just a movie — it was a cultural reset that grossed $56.6 million worldwide and gave us Paul Rudd, who somehow still looks exactly the same. (Seriously, what's his secret? Asking for a friend.) The film transformed Jane Austen's "Emma" into a sharp commentary on '90s excess that somehow managed to be both satirical and sweetly sincere.

For Silverstone, this return feels particularly poetic. After her recent Super Bowl commercial reminded everyone why we fell in love with Cher in the first place, she's been carefully choosing her projects — including an upcoming role alongside Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos's "Bugonia." But Cher Horowitz? That's her crown jewel, honey.

CBS Studios clearly knows they're sitting on gold here. Fresh off their savvy move of sending "Little House on the Prairie" to Netflix (talk about range), they're positioning this revival as more than just another nostalgia play. It's a chance to see how everyone's favorite Beverly Hills princess navigates a world where social media influencers reign supreme and sustainable fashion is actually a thing.

The burning question remains: How will Cher's impeccable taste and matchmaking skills translate to an era of dating apps and climate anxiety? Whatever happens, one thing's certain — we're totally here for it. As if we'd miss it.

Well, darlings, dust off those plaid mini-skirts and fire up your streaming apps — the queen of Beverly Hills is staging her comeback. Alicia Silverstone's imminent return as Cher Horowitz in Peacock's "Clueless" sequel series isn't just another reboot; it's the cultural moment we didn't know we desperately needed as we navigate the increasingly chaotic landscape of 2025.Let's be real for a hot second. Most revival attempts land somewhere between tragic and totally buggin', but this one? This one's got serious potential. Silverstone isn't just slipping back into those iconic designer duds — she's taking the reins as executive producer, because obviously. What's more fetch than that? (Oops, wrong teen movie, but you get the drift.)The creative dream team behind this venture reads like a Who's Who of teen drama royalty. Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage — you know, the masterminds who gave us "Gossip Girl" and made us all wish we were trust fund babies living on the Upper East Side — are joining forces with "Dollface" creator Jordan Weiss. Talk about a power trio that understands the delicate art of balancing nostalgia with contemporary edge.Here's what makes this particular revival feel different: timing. Sure, Peacock previously attempted to resurrect "Clueless" with a Dionne-centered spin-off that went nowhere faster than last season's micro-purse trend. But now? With Silverstone back in the driver's seat (hopefully not on the freeway), and original creative forces Amy Heckerling and Robert Lawrence serving as executive producers, this feels less like a cash grab and more like a genuine evolution.Remember the original? Of course you do. That 1995 masterpiece wasn't just a movie — it was a cultural reset that grossed $56.6 million worldwide and gave us Paul Rudd, who somehow still looks exactly the same. (Seriously, what's his secret? Asking for a friend.) The film transformed Jane Austen's "Emma" into a sharp commentary on '90s excess that somehow managed to be both satirical and sweetly sincere.For Silverstone, this return feels particularly poetic. After her recent Super Bowl commercial reminded everyone why we fell in love with Cher in the first place, she's been carefully choosing her projects — including an upcoming role alongside Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos's "Bugonia." But Cher Horowitz? That's her crown jewel, honey.CBS Studios clearly knows they're sitting on gold here. Fresh off their savvy move of sending "Little House on the Prairie" to Netflix (talk about range), they're positioning this revival as more than just another nostalgia play. It's a chance to see how everyone's favorite Beverly Hills princess navigates a world where social media influencers reign supreme and sustainable fashion is actually a thing.The burning question remains: How will Cher's impeccable taste and matchmaking skills translate to an era of dating apps and climate anxiety? Whatever happens, one thing's certain — we're totally here for it. As if we'd miss it.