To the delight of 80s and 90s kids around the world, Netflix announced last year its plans to transform Ann M. Martinis beloved Baby Sitters Club book franchise in a family television series.
Even if the books have been adapted for the screen before - via an ephemeral series in 1990 and a feature film in 1995 - the streaming giant hopes to share the adventures of Kristy Thomas, Mary-Ann Spier, Claudia Kishi, Stacey McGill and Dawn Schafer with a whole new generation.
To get the scoop on what is dedicated Baby Sitters Club fans and newcomers to the teenage world of Stoneybrook, Connecticut can expect the Netflix adaptation, Good Housekeeping spoke to Alicia Silverstone, who plays Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer (aka Kristy's mother) in the new series.
Based on our convo with Alicia and the gathering of information on the Internet, here is what we know the Baby Sitters Club reboot on Netflix:What will The Baby-Sitters Club wear on?
In summary, contemporary drama will champion friendship, women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, as well as the heavier issues facing teens, including parental divorce and racism.
Speaking of a particular plot, Alicia reveals that due to the love interest of her character, Watson Brewer (to be played by Mark Feuerstein), Elizabeth will go through a period from top to bottom with Kristy.
"My character is a single mother of four. It's a lot. Three of them are boys. So she has a lot to do and she doesn't have a lot of money and she's just trying to do it" , Alicia explains. "And then there is Kristy, and Kristy watched her mom become a strong woman. So now that this man comes into her life, it really bothers Kristy's head."
While this scenario will be covered in the series, Alicia specifies that the focus will not be on adults, but rather on the dynamics between adolescents (just like the books wanted).
"The adult characters really support the characters," she says. "This show is about these five girls trying to figure this stuff out, you know? Finding themselves ... all the juicy stuff."
When The Baby-Sitters Club to be published on Netflix?
Very, very soon! The series will be available on Netflix on Friday July 3, 2020. To announce the incredible news, the streaming platform shared a teaser featuring some of the actors. Take a look below:
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Who will be in the cast of The Baby-Sitters Club?
The main cast includes Sophie Grace (Kristy Thomas), Malia Baker (Mary Ann Spier), Momona Tamada (Claudia Kishi), Shay Rudolph (Stacey McGill), and Xochitl Gomez (Dawn Schafer).
Regarding Kristy in particular, Alicia explains that people can expect the same nails-like leader in books to come to life on screen.
"She's really strong and really powerful and really smart and kind. She's a wonderful character, Kristy," says Alicia. "And she's so good at assuming responsibility and taking ownership, and she's a control freak. And she learns that she can't be in control all the time, which is hard for us to learn all."
Actress Xochitl Gomez in 2019.
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A change from the book is that Dawn is Latina in the Netflix series. "I think it is important that this is shown because few Latin girls are there [on TV]. So I feel like having him as a character is really great and can really open doors, "said Xochitl. Seventeen.
Will writer Would Ann M. Martin be involved in the restart?
Yes, in fact, Ann is one of the producers of the series. So far, she has only had wonderful things to say about the Netflix adaptation.
"I am amazed that there are so many passionate fans of The Baby-Sitters Club after all these years, and I am honored to continue hearing from readers - grown up, become writers, editors, teachers, librarians, filmmakers - who say they see a reflection of themselves in the characters of Kristy and his friends, "she said in a statement." I am very excited about the next series on Netflix, which I hope will inspire a new generation of readers and leaders from around the world. "
How to watch The Baby-Sitters Club?
The Baby-Sitters Club will be available exclusively on Netflix, which means you need an account with the streaming service to watch it. If you don't have a Netflix connection, you can sign up for a free one-month trial (which you can cancel at any time). After that, plans start at $ 9 a month.
Once you have Netflix, you can download the app and watch it on your smart TV, game console, smartphone and other devices.
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