‘Desperate Houswives’ Reboot From Kerry Washington, Natalie Chaidez in Development at Onyx Collective

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Developments are underway for a fresh take on the beloved ABC show “Desperate Housewives” at Onyx Collective, as per reports from EbMaster.

The project at present carries the name “Wisteria Lane.” Natalie Chaidez is involved, contributing to both writing and executive producing roles. Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and Simpson Street will serve as executive producers. Additionally, Stacey Sher of Shiny Penny is also an executive producer. The studio responsible for this project is 20th Television, under which Simpson Street currently operates under an overall deal.

“Wisteria Lane” is the current title for our ongoing project. Natalie Chaidez will write and produce it, while Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, and their company Simpson Street, Stacey Sher from Shiny Penny, and 20th Television are all executive producers. Notably, Simpson Street has an overall deal with 20th TV.

The popular television series “Desperate Housewives,” initially developed by Marc Cherry, ran on ABC from 2004 to 2012 for a total of eight seasons and almost 200 episodes. This soap opera was an instant success and featured a star-studded cast consisting of Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria. Throughout its run, the show earned 38 Emmy nominations; Felicity Huffman took home the award for best lead actress in a comedy in 2005, while Kathryn Joosten won best guest actress in a comedy on two separate occasions. The production of this series was initially handled by ABC Studios, but by October 2024, it had been integrated into 20th Television.

The latest news strengthens the bond between Simpson Street and Onyx Collective, as they are currently airing Simpson Street’s hit legal drama “Reasonable Doubt,” now entering its third season. Previously, Simpson Street was also responsible for the Onyx comedy “UnPrisoned,” where both Washington and Delroy Lindo shared roles.

Simpson Street is repped by CAA, Washington Square Arts, and Gretchen Bruggeman Rush Huy Nguyen.

Previously, Chaidez served as a joint executive producer for the highly praised Max series “The Flight Attendant” during its second season. She also led the production of the USA Network’s dramatic series “Queen of the South.” Additionally, she has contributed to various other projects such as “Heroes,” “12 Monkeys,” “In Plain Sight,” and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

She is repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Deadline first reported the development news.

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2025-04-29 23:16