Kenya Barris’ “Bewitched” reboot is not moving forward at ABC this pilot season.
The project, which received a pilot production commitment from the network in August, has been rolled off the broadcaster’s current cycle, an individual with knowledge of the decision told TheWrap Tuesday. However, it still remains in active development, with the insider saying ABC is excited about the reboot and wants to take the time to get it right.
ABC Entertainment boss Karey Burke weighed in on the situation after the news broke this morning, telling reporters during her executive session at the Television Critics Association press tour later Tuesday: “We decided together that the script wasn’t quite there.