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Published 14:30 IST, December 18th 2020

ABC develops the primetime version of classic 'All My Children' with Kelly Ripa

All My Children: ABC has started developing the primetime version of the classic daytime soap opera, 'All My Children'. Here is everything you need to know:

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ABC is all set to create a primetime version of All My Children. The reboot of the classic daytime soap opera is currently known as Pine Valley, receiving its title from the fictional Philadelphia suburb. It had served as the setting for the show. The new one will tell the story of a journalist, who comes with a secret ambition to expose the dark history of a town, Pine Valley. However, the young person gets tangled in a fight between the Kane and Santos families. Here is everything you need to know about the All My Children reboot. Check out:

ABC develops the primetime version of All My Children

According to a report by Vulture, ABC has already started developing the primetime version of All My Children. Leo Richardson will write as well as executive produce the reboot. Meanwhile, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will don the hat of executive producers under their banner of Milojo Productions alongside Albert Bianchini. Additionally, Andrew Stearn and will be the executive producer with Andrew Stearn Productions. Meanwhile, Robert Nixon, the son of All My Children creator Agnes Nixon, will also executive produce the series.

Return of All My Children cast

The director of development at Milojo, Michael Halpern was reportedly instrumental in developing the project. All My Children reboot will also mark the return of original cast members Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who received high praise for their performances. The duo portrayed the on-screen couple in the series, after which they started dating and got married. Kelly Ripa played the role of Hayley Vaughan for 12 years between 1990- 2002. Meanwhile, Mark Consuelos essayed Mateo Santos Sr from 1995 to 2002.

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos's work front 

On the work front, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have numerous projects going on, comprising of comedy-drama Work Wife. The former will star and executive produce the pilot, which focuses on her relationship with her Live with Kelly and Ryan co-host Ryan Seacrest. On the other hand, Leo Richardson, who will write the reboot, has worked on Star and Eastenders.

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Updated 14:30 IST, December 18th 2020