Sarah Jeffery is joined by her co-stars from Charmed while attending their show’s panel at 2018 Comic-Con on Thursday (July 19) in San Diego, Calif.
The 22-year-old actress posed alongside Melonie Diaz and Madeleine Mantock. During the panel, they explained why they want fans of the original series to give the new show a chance.
“We come in peace. I think the original was so wonderful, and they were really trailblazers and we could not be here without them,” Madeleine said during the panel (via IndieWire).
“There are core similarities with the original show… I hope [fans] embrace it… We want to honor it properly while bringing a modern twist. Just — come with us, see if you like it,” Sarah added.
The reboot, starring Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, and Madeleine Mantock, will have it’s own panel during the annual convention and will screen a sneak peek at the first episode, according to Deadline.
The Charmed panel, which will be on Thursday, July 19th, from 11:15am – 12:15pm, and will feature the three girls, as well as their co-star Rupert Evans and producers Jennie Snyder Urman, Jessica O’Toole and Amy Rardin.
If you missed it, see what Sarah said in defense of the reboot.
2018 Comic-Con will take place from Thursday, July 19th until Sunday, July 23rd.
The Descendants actress took to Twitter on Saturday (May 26) to share a message that everyone needs to hear.
“I’M ONLY GOING TO GO HERE ONCE,” she began. “I fully understand how dear the OG Charmed is to many. For very, very good reason. We are so beyond grateful to have the opportunity to bring this reboot to life and bring current, timely themes to the forefront of a show that stars not one, not two, but THREE WOC!!! We regard the foundation that was laid with great respect.”
“But, when my character is challenged, when there is futile yet harmful noise about how we are either incapable or doomed, I will vociferously defend myself and my sisters,” she continued. “The original Charmed will always stay very much intact and will always be widely respected. I invite you to come on this journey with us to discover more stories within the universe. I also respect your declination. But please, let’s show up for one another in favorable ways and be kind with our opinions.”
“I know our show will have a positive effect on so many women, youth, and anyone who is receptive to being on the right side of history,” she finished.
See her tweet, and the series of tweets that inspired her latest message, below.
The trio of actresses and on-screen sisters spoke with TVLine on the series and why it deserves a chance.
“We have some nods. We certainly respect what was made and the foundation that they created,” Sarah shared about honoring the original series. “We just put a twist on it.”
She adds, “[There are] new, very important themes that are sort of…it’s a strong story to be telling at this point in time.”
And as far as OG fans boycotting the show, the three want you to try and give it a chance.
“It doesn’t hurt to give it a go. We’re very respectful and aware of the original, and we totally appreciate it, and we’re so grateful to have the opportunity to put a current spin on it.”
