Bones Alum David Boreanaz candidly discusses reviving the popular procedural drama, giving one of his most detailed answers about the possibility of returning as Seeley Booth. The popular Fox show, which was co-hosted by Emily Deschanel as Temperance “Bones” Brennan, has long been the subject of a revival, in large part due to the chemistry between the two main stars. Although Bureanaz has moved away from A Bones Revival in the past, he recently gave a more measured answer.
Looking forward to what’s next in his career after the end of his seven-season run as Jason Hayes on Seal teamBoreanaz was asked by Variety About the possibility to return for a Bones Revival. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer And Angel The actor began by reflecting on the fact that he misses working with Deschanel. From there, Boreanaz says There were reservations about bringing back Booth and Brennan And he suggests a possible way to revive Bones.
Boreanaz is then asked why he changed his mind about reviving the Fox series, and he immediately replies that he hasn’t really changed his mind. He says in part:When I really look at it, it’s the type of show that was so revered and loved, and I don’t want to say mindless, but it’s mindless entertainment when you really think about it.“Yet, Boreanaz secures it The revival would have to be a limited engagement for him to consider it. Read the full exchange below:
I miss her sunshine, her smile, her desire to stretch the boundaries of a scene. I remember showing up one day in the morning, and I was upset about something. We already approached each other in a healthy way, but at the same time we thought, “Okay, we won’t always have great days.” We’re going to agree to disagree. We are going to stick to work. And I’ll be able to say, “You know what, Emily? I’m having a bad day. Don’t take it personally.” And Emily would say, “David, I’m having a bad day. Don’t take it personally. I love you. Let’s go on.” From that moment on, it was wonderful. What’s great about her is that she is so willing to do the work and be there for you. This is what I miss so much about you. I don’t think I’ve ever been mad at Emily. It’s just an energy thing, and I miss you so much. I talk very fondly of you, and we still talk.
There were talks of stepping back [into those roles] And doing a sequence of the show somewhere – which is an easy show to recreate. It’s not rocket science, right? It’s something that you can just jump in and out of, which would be fun to do. Since I’ve been in Quantico and the real FBI recently, I was like, “I’m home! Booth is home!” What you can do and start from there alone would be great. I went to Quantico and The FBI, and I was like, “Imagine you’re doing this big walk-and-talk here and you need to find a body where the FBI is. That would be hilarious! ” So you never know…
Like Emily, I was surprised to hear recently that you would want to participate in a revival of Bones, only because you spent so many years saying that you would rather look forward than go back. What exactly has changed?
Nothing has really changed. When I really look at it, it’s the type of show that was so revered and loved, and I don’t want to say mindless, but it’s mindless entertainment when you really think about it. The dynamic between the two characters was really fun to play, and if there was happiness and joy, it would be easy; It would not be hard or difficult. of course, [a revival] would be limited. It wouldn’t be such a long, long thing, but also working with you would be great. Trust me: It’s not something I’m focused on right now in my life where I’m at right now, but this is the one show I would consider — and I will say, consider.
Where do you think Booth and Brennan would be now?
Booth would probably get honored at Quantico, at the real FBI. We would have a daughter who was at least 15, 16. She would be going to college, probably studying the tactics of wanting to be an FBI agent, which would drive her mother crazy. And maybe she changes course and takes a forensic anthropology class in the study of becoming an FBI agent. Who knows?
I think that Booth is not really active and has turned, and needs to be pulled back into a case, to solve something that happened on the grounds of the FBI. I think Brennan just keeps writing books and getting accolades. She would be on the New York Times bestseller list, probably finishing up another book tour, and she’s in the middle of the book tour and has to get to the FBI in light of this award that I’m getting. And then shit hits the fan. I can see it, man!
This sounds like the start of a great pitch for a revival to me!
It’s just a great storyline, man. It would be hilarious. My daughter might actually be actively training at the FBI, which would be funny.
It is different from the actor’s other shows
Compared to the end of Angel And Buffywhich were fairly definitive, and even the end of Seal teamIn which Boreanaz’s character found a sense of peace, The driving interest in Bones is significantly more open. It is about the main couple, their cases and the people around them. As long as most of those elements are met, there’s no reason why the Fox series can’t be brought back.
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Boreanaz is largely on board, as is Deschanel. Producers on the series have also expressed support for the revival. But series creator Hart Hanson, who was also the showrunner for most of Boneshas given an explanation why there hasn’t been any kind of revival or reboot so far. Hanson noted that it was not a script ready for a Bones Return, adding that The return would be complicated due to rights issues following the Disney-Fox merger And questions about what platform the reboot would air on.
Our take on a bona fide revival
A limited run is the way to go
If it is the case that a Bones Revival may occur, Boreanaz is entitled to limit a limited engagement. It’s a way to test the waters. If there is a large enough audience, extend the series. But if it is not quite a hit in the same way as in the 2000s, the loyal audience would at least have the opportunity to check their favorite duo.
Source: Variety