says the cast of were able to pick up right where they left off in (give or take a few decades). Smith, 80, played Red Forman on the hit sitcom that ended in 2006. He reprised his character for the Netflix spinoff, which premiered in January 2023.
Smith spoke with exclusively at the premiere of the spinoff’s second season. He said bringing back their old characters was “easy” and “fun,” and lauded (Donna) for her growth since the show’s original run. “Laura is directing now as well, she directed half of the shows this year,” Smith said.
“It’s a real pleasure to work with her in that situation and see how she has developed and yet, acting-wise, it’s [the] same old Donna.” Prior to T , Prepon directed three episodes of . She also wrote and directed the 2011 TV movie .
Smith and star in That ‘90s Show as grandparents to Eric ( ) and Donna’s daughter, Leia ( ). Prepon, 44, has a recurring role while Grace guest stars on the spinoff. Many characters from the original series pop up throughout the first season.
“The thing that has made both seasons work so well is the fact that we enjoy each other’s company,” Smith added. “And we have fun doing it. I think that this show very much is really about family, you know, a larger family.
” Season 1 of received positive reviews and rose to No. 4 on Netflix’s Top 10 TV English titles. The series was renewed for a second season just one month after it debuted.
To Smith, the idea to bring back in a spinof.
