Find out what is why the ‘Zack & Cody’ franchise, which has two series and a feature film, can never win a reboot
There are several ways to bring an old story to light again, after all, there is the possibility of remake when retelling the same plot with little or no change in the script, or bringing a new air to these titles through a reboot, where it is possible to create a new narrative within the same universe or using characters of the original work.
Among the most recent examples, there are ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’, a 2009 series that won a reboot through the series entitled ‘The Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’, which serves as a spin-off when following Justin Russian (David Henrie) Already adult after an unexpected visit of a young wizard who makes him leave the ordinary life he led with his family, revisiting his past and his connection to magic with one goal: to train the unknown boy.
The plot was so well accepted that Disney productions fans began to consider the possibility of new Disney Channel titles to be revisited with new plots, such as the ‘Zack & Cody’ franchise, starring twin brothers Cole and Dylan Sprousewhich debuted on paper in ‘Zack & Cody: Twins in Action’, 2005 series.
However, it is likely that a new story starring the brothers will not be realized, after all, one of the main names for the narrative to return to the developmental project list of the studio known to be Mickey’s house revealed some obstacles to the franchise’s return.
Why can a ‘Zack & Cody’ reboot never happen?
It turns out that, on January 19, 2021, Cole Sprouse He was invited from the TV show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’, where he was able to give his opinion on the revival of ‘Sex and the City’. Without much knowledge about the series that accompanies the characters Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda in new experiences, now as women in their 50s, Cole He widely commented on what he thinks about production reboots that have already gained the heart of the public.
“Reboots are a complicated thing, you know? The original series, when they are successful, are in this golden plate of nostalgia, and when you modernize and go back to it, you have the potential to really disqualify the original fan base. So it’s a very, very delicate thing,” he said.
Taking into consideration this thought, he also shared that he does not want to return to the role that led him to stardom when asked about a reboot of ‘Zack & Cody: Gemini in Action’, which ended in September 2008 after three seasons.
“They always ask me if Dylan and I will do a reboot of Suite Life, and I say, ‘No, no way.'”
More about the ‘Zack & Cody’ franchise
Named three times to Emmy Awards, one of the world’s leading television awards, ‘Zack & Cody: Twins in Action’ (2005 – 2008) accompanies the brothers who give the series title, causing huge confusion alongside their friends in the luxurious hotel Tiptoon, where the duo’s mother works.
Although news about the franchise is not expected, fans are already well served. After all, with the success of the plot, a serial spin -off was generated: ‘Zack and Cody: Gemini onboard’ (2008 – 2011) now with agitation and disorder in SS Tipton, a luxurious cruise that belongs to London’s father.
In addition, they also gained a feature film, ‘Zack and Cody: The Movie’ (2011), which has the following synopsis: “During the spring holidays, Cody and Zack are covered to join the Gemini project, a high-tech research center studying the dynamics between twins. They barely know, this” bond between twins “goes far beyond the other love, forcing both of each other. and understand what each other’s life is like. “
All franchise productions are available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: Recreio
