Party of Five Reboot Gets Series Order at Freeform

Freeform has officially ordered to series the reboot of Party of Five from the original creators, Amy Lippman and Chris Keyser.

The one-hour drama will follow the five Acosta children as they navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported to Mexico. The original Party of Five ran from 1994 to 2000 and was about five siblings forced to live on their own after losing their parents in a car accident.

The series stars Brandon Larracuente as Emilio, Emily Tosta as Lucia, Niko Guardado as Beto and Elle Paris Legaspi as Valentina. The pilot was co-written by Lippman, Keyser and newcomer Michal Zebede. Sony Pictures Television is behind the reboot.

“Party of Five embodies the heart and soul of what it means to be a family in the most trying of times,” said Tom Ascheim, president of Freeform. “We’re so lucky that Freeform gets to be the home for this reimagined story, as we continue to represent the resilience of young adults and the importance of fighting for your voice in times of doubt. We are thrilled to be able to share the groundbreaking storytelling from Amy and Chris with a new audience, and are excited for our viewers to discover the beauty of this series.”

Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television and co-presidents Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to bring Party of Five to another generation of fans. Amy, Chris and Michal’s distinct voice makes this series incredibly relatable and authentic. We are truly proud to be part of this journey.”