After months of waiting for a definitive answer, we now have one. The beloved character of MichelleTannerwill not be making an appearance on the new NetflixFull Housereunion series. Former co-starLori Loughlin, who will reprise her role as Aunt Becky inFuller House, confirmed the news withThe Huffington Post
Episodes ofFuller Househave already taped in front of a live studio audience. And the half hour comedy will debut sometime in 2016 on the streaming service. But it will be without, arguably, the original show’s most popular set of twins. While they were offered a chance to return, bothMary-Kate OlsenandAshley Olsendeclined to participate. Perhaps it’s because they would have had to share the role once again, something they haven’t done since leaving the show in the 90s.
The pair portrayed the youngest member of theTanner familyfor 8 seasons, and even built a multi-billion dollar business off their popularity on the show. But they aren’t looking to pay back any favors. At least not duringFuller House Season 1. And it sounds like they aren’t going to come back if the show gets renewed for more episodes, either. About their return,Lori Loughlinexplained that all of the episodes have already been completed.
“We’re wrapped and they didn’t come in. I don’t think they’re going to make a cameo [in future seasons]. They didn’t this season.”
Executive producer Robert L. Boyett believed he’d be able to convince the girls to return when the new episodes were first announced. And even as the production began to move forward, with tapings taking place, he remained optimistic. Back in July, Netflix boss Ted Sarandos claimed that the twins were teetering on a possible return. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Even if that news makes you a bit sad, we do know of one beloved character making a return.
The original Tanner family home has been rebuilt on theWarner Bros. studio lot. D.J. is moving back into her old house along with her two sons. And she is joined by Stephanie and Kimmy and their respective children. Also making acomebackon the show will beJohn Stamosas Uncle Jesse,Dave Coulieras Cousin Joey,Bob Sagetas Danny Tanner andLori Loughlinas Aunt Becky. The show is lead by original starsCandace Cameron BureasDJalongside Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber as Stephanie and Kimmy.
Fuller Houseis getting 13 episodes, but the speculation is that it will be renewed for future seasons. Possibly even before it debuts. While the show will tackle some heavier issues than its predecessor, you can still expect a show the entire family can enjoy. It’s possible that we’ll get the first trailer sometime in December, bringing fans everywhere an early Christmas present.
