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The reboot will likely focus on ALF returning to earth, with a new family and new characters.

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00:00ALF is returning to Earth. A reboot of the 80s sitcom starring an alien puppet is now in the

00:12works of Warner Brothers. The original series followed a friendly alien named ALF, which

00:17stands for Alien Life Form, who lands in the home of a middle-class family. The reboot would

00:22reportedly focus on ALF coming back to Earth with a new family and new characters. Sources tell

00:27The Hollywood Reporter that two of the original writers are attached.

00:30The original series ran for four seasons on NBC. The character of ALF was performed by puppeteer

00:42Paul Fusco, with Max Wright, Anne Sheedan, Andrea Elson, and Benji Gregory rounding out the cast.

00:47No network is attached as of yet, and sources stress that the reboot is in the very early

00:52stages of development. The project has been in the works since May.

00:57I think the alien could skip a meal. It might be a new experience for him.

01:02Back in 2015, NBC bosses told reporters that the reboot craze wouldn't get too excessive,

01:08with Bob Greenblatt speaking about a possible coach reboot, and even quipping,

01:12and if that works, ALF the series is next. So what do you think about the possibility of an

01:16ALF revival? Be sure to let me know all your thoughts in the comments. Until next time,

01:20for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.