Fans of America’s favorite dysfunctional family (no, not the Lohans) are in a much better mood this morning, as word out of series creator Mitch Hurwitz is that Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi and the rest of the Bluth clan will return to the air sometime in the summer of 2013. Though, the show that Fox couldn’t figure out how to keep on the air will be a little more difficult to catch when it does air in the summer of 2013.
According to the International Business Times, the show is being picked up by Showtime for a limited run, leading up to the faithful, long-rumored movie that will follow. According to the same source, Netflix is also in on the deal, no doubt hoping to add the much-coveted series to its oft-maligned streaming service, which already has the first three seasons available for instant viewing.
Series star Bateman confirmed the news, tweeting: “It’s true. We will do 10 episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early ’13. VERY excited!”
For Showtime, it could end up being a nice little get that may lead to some uptick in subscribers, as the show has always enjoyed a dedicated and intense following. It makes sense for them as well, given that for only a 10 episode run that leads to the film, production costs shouldn’t be terribly high, and with all of the original actors committing to return, it should undoubtedly draw an audience.
