We’ve been hearing rumours for a little while now, but NBC has confirmed that they are bringing back Will & Grace for ten new episodes.
Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally will return as their respective characters for the 2017/ 2018 season, and original series creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan will act as showrunners and executive producers.
“We’re thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and most defining comedies in NBC history is coming back,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt. “This groundbreaking series for everything from gay rights to social and political commentary — all disguised as a high-speed train of witty pop culture — is coming back where it belongs.”
The original series ran from 1998-2006, and revolved around Will, a gay lawyer, and interior designer Grace, who have been best friends since college. Living in the same apartment complex, they’re constantly in each other’s business. Stirring the pot of melodrama is Grace’s “employee,” Karen, and Will’s flamboyant friend, Jack.
“Dave and I are absolutely thrilled about the opportunity to write what Will, Grace, Jack and Karen are thinking about in 2017,” Max Mutchnick said in the official release.
