How the All That Reboot Will Bring Together '90s Kids and the Next Generation of Fans
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Ready yet? Get set! Because the new All That is coming to a TV near you very soon. Earlier this year, Nickelodeon announced that it was bringing back the '90s sketch series, and now the reboot is almost here! The series, which is executive produced by original stars Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson, premieres on June 15 and will include a whole new set of young actors, including Ryan Alessi, 14, Reece Caddell, 12, Kate Godfrey, 15, Gabrielle Green, 14, Nathan Janak, 14, Lex Lumpkin, 13, and Chinguun Sergelen, 13. While the reboot will include new sketches and celebrity impersonations, there will be a few nods to the original series as well.
When POPSUGAR talked with Mitchell at the All That press junket in NYC, he explained that the reboot will be something both '90s kids and their own kids can watch together. "The parents are going to enjoy it, and the kids are going to enjoy it," he said. "We thought about that. We talked about it and we were like, 'OK, we have to hit both because we have this fan base that we've built over the years. But then we want to introduce the new kids to this new generation.' So we're taking bits and pieces from both." Here are all the ways the reboot will remind you of the original!
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You Can Expect a Lot of Cameos From the Original Cast
The show's original stars Josh Server, Lori Beth Denberg, and Kel Mitchell will appear in the premiere, but you can expect a few more cameos later in the season. "[There's going] to be a lot more cameos," Mitchell confirmed. "We love having the cast involved from the past two coming in."
Your Favorite Sketches Will Be Back
Rest assured that some of the classic sketches that made you laugh as a kid will be back and better than ever. In addition to having Denberg back as Loud Librarian and Mitchell back as Ed from Good Burger, we'll also see Coach Kreeton and a new iteration of "Vital Information For Your Everyday Life," which will be taken over by new cast member Reece Caddell.
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There Will Be Tons of Big Musical Guests
The original All That was known for its stellar musical guests, including Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, and the Spice Girls, and the reboot will be no different. Kicking things off for the premiere, the Jonas Brothers will perform their new hit "Sucker."
The Theme Song Will Be the Same
Don't worry, that iconic theme song isn't going anywhere. POPSUGAR can confirm that TLC's version of the song will be in the reboot.
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It Will Include a Few Meta References
In addition to revamping old sketches, Mitchell teased that the reboot will "poke fun" at All That spinoffs like Kenan & Kel and The Amanda Show. Here's hoping we get at least one reference to Kel's love for orange soda.
It's Filming in Front of a Live Audience
Though recent Nickelodeon shows have gotten away from using a live audience, Mitchell said they made sure the All That reboot would do it. "It really made me be on my toes as far as comedic timing," he said about his time filming the show. "Being in front of a live studio audience and making people laugh you know immediately like, 'OK, that joke didn't work,' or it did work because the kids will tell you immediately. They're very truthful as far as listening to jokes." While early episodes of the original were taped in Orlando, FL, the reboot will be filmed at Burbank Studios in LA.