Reba costars Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire are going to reunite in an untitled comedy pilot.
Peterman, 52, identified for her function as Barbra Jean on the hit NBC display, will costar along McEntire, 68, in a brand new multicam comedy set in a cafe, according to Deadline. The venture will probably be government produced via McEntire.
The authentic logline for the pilot reads: “Reba inherits her father’s restaurant and is lower than delighted to uncover that she has a new business partner within the half-sister she by no means knew she had.”
Peterman will take on the role of Gabby, a seasoned bartender on the tavern. Gabby has been described as a dramatic persona, harboring a desire to be beloved by Bobbie, performed by means of McEntire.
Belissa Escobedo will portray Isabella, Bobbie’s half-sister, a spirited person in her 20s who delved into psychology and takes excitement in inspecting other people. Pablo Castelblanco joined the cast as an accountant, Tokala Black Elk will play a waiter and Rex Linn — McEntire’s real-life boyfriend — signed on to function the restaurant’s cook.
Peterman took to Instagram on Monday, March 18, to have a good time the news, sharing a screenshot of the Deadline article.
“This is why I've been smiling ALL the time,” she wrote. “I am thrilled to share the news that I get every other likelihood to paintings with my pals. Buckle up @reba We are going to have some a laugh!”
The upcoming sitcom marks the inaugural pilot order for the 2024 broadcast season, which faced challenges due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes closing 12 months.
The display will probably be McEntire’s return to sitcoms after the end of Reba, which ran for six seasons, in 2007. Currently, she seems as a coach on season 25 of The Voice.
Before teaming up for their new sequence, Peterman celebrated her longtime buddy’s training gig, telling Entertainment Tonight in 2023 that she was “so excited” about McEntire becoming a member of the show.
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“I believe after they get to the live variations, I'm without a doubt going to be in the audience,” she stated on the time. “I will’t wait to cross watch. I like The Voice.”
Peterman famous that McEntire changing Blake Shelton on The Voice used to be a good choice because “she’s been around and accomplished all of it.”
“To be a woman that is continually evolving, and staying relevant, and promoting out an enviornment excursion, [incomes] every other Grammy nomination in 2018, I believe she’s gonna convey such a lot wisdom and [a large] talent set,” she advised the hole. “She cares so much about artists. I’m excited. I’m excited for the folk that selected her to be on her staff. I believe it’s going to be something actually particular.”
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