Are you ready? Zoey 101 is returning as a YA movie for Paramount+ in July 2023, titled Zoey 102! That’s right, the beloved Nickelodeon series will return, and nearly the entire cast is set to reprise their roles — Jamie Lynn Spears included! Keep reading for everything we know.
What Will the ‘Zoey 102’ Revival Movie Be About?
The movie is set to follow the Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day, according to Deadline. Production for the film is already underway, and a premiere date is slated for later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
Over the past few years, rumors about bringing the show back have been swirling, especially after the cast reunited for an episode of All That in July 2020. The entire cast (plus some pretty major influencers) even teamed up for a special live-streamed event to premiere the music video for a reimagined version of the Zoey 101 theme song “Follow Me.” Jamie and Chantel Jeffries released their remixed version of the iconic song in October 2020.
“Zoey was the problem solver and the good-at-everything girl. But we need to add some depth to her,” Jamie told The Hollywood Reporter in May 2020 about where her character would be now. “She and Chase would definitely have some type of tangled love story. I don’t think they would have just left PCA and gotten married. Maybe Zoey would be working in fashion in some capacity.”
Who Is Returning for the ‘Zoey 102’ Movie?
Of course, Jamie Lynn Spears will return to reprise her role as Zoey Brooks and is also set to executive produce the film. Original series cast members also returning to reprise their roles are Erin Sanders (Quinn Pensky), Sean Flynn (Chase Matthews), Matthew Underwood (Logan Reese), Christopher Massey (Michael Barret), Abby Wilde (Stacey Dillsen) and Jack Salvatore (Mark Del Figgalo).
“I’m beyond thrilled to be back alongside my PCA family and continue the story of Zoey and all the characters fans know and love,” Jamie shared in a statement. “As an executive producer, it’s been an exciting opportunity to work with such incredible talent as well as Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.”
Will Austin Butler Be in the ‘Zoey 102’ Movie?
Austin Butler said he hadn’t “heard anything” about the forthcoming movie during an interview with Variety from February 2023.
“Now, I’m just going after whatever story that resonates with me,” he added. “Or whatever director or actors that I want to work with so yeah.”
Will Victoria Justice Be in the ‘Zoey 102’ Movie?
Victoria Justice confirmed that she will not be returning for the upcoming reboot as her Zoey 101 character, Lola Martinez.
“The timing of everything didn’t work out, but I’ve been in touch with Jamie and the entire cast, and they could not be more understanding and more supportive,” Justice told Variety. “Ultimately, I would love to be there with them. I loved doing that show. It was such a pivotal point in my life, and I had so much fun making it. I love that cast; we had such a great time, and I just have so much love for them.”
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