US EditionZach Braff Returning for 'Scrubs' Reboot
- Zach Braff has agreed to return as Dr. John Dorian in the upcoming Scrubs revival that is being developed by ABC.
- The reboot follows years of discussions among Braff, series creator Bill Lawrence, and other alumni, with negotiations delaying its start after December 2024 reports.
- Scrubs originally aired from 2001 to 2010, running seven seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for two more, and earned strong fan loyalty along with six Emmy nominations.
- Braff, who earned a 2005 Emmy nomination for his lead role in the show, also co-hosts the 2020 Scrubs rewatch podcast with Donald Faison, his longtime co-star.
- With Braff confirmed and Lawrence executive producing, the revival may include other legacy cast members, suggesting a continuation of the original’s medical workplace comedy.
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Zach Braff Is Scrubbing Back In for the ABC Reboot
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