Eva Longoria is in the spotlight once again as she expresses her interest in returning to the iconic Wisteria Lane, but with a humorous twist. During a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, she jokingly remarked, "I can't sleep with any more people on that street. I have slept with every person on the street, as did Nicollette Sheridan." This light-hearted comment showcases her fond memories of the beloved series Desperate Housewives and her readiness to step back into the role.
The Desperate Housewives actress has previously indicated that she would be the first to sign up for a reboot of the show. Host Andy Cohen posed an intriguing question about who would need the most convincing to join her in a potential revival. Longoria candidly replied, "Marc Cherry, our creator." She elaborated that Cherry feels the characters have been fully explored, which could be a significant barrier to a reboot.
Desperate Housewives was created by Marc Cherry in 2004 and enjoyed a successful run for eight seasons on ABC, concluding its series finale in 2012. Longoria speculated that Cherry's hesitance to return to the suburban soap opera stems from the demanding nature of the show's production schedule. Unlike Sex and the City, which had a more relaxed filming schedule, Desperate Housewives produced an average of 24 episodes each year over a decade. Longoria explained, "We did 24 episodes a year for a decade," highlighting the rigorous commitment required from the cast and crew.
While Sex and the City had varying episode counts per season, its production demands were less strenuous compared to Desperate Housewives. The latter premiered new seasons every September and concluded in May, providing only a three-month gap between seasons. This contrasted sharply with Sex and the City, which typically enjoyed seven to nine months of downtime between seasons.
During the same episode, Sandra Bernhard, another guest, asked Longoria if her character, Gabrielle Solis, ever engaged in relationships with women. Longoria responded with playful uncertainty, "No, I didn't... Wait, did I?" Gaby's romantic history prominently featured male partners, portrayed by actors like Jesse Metcalfe, Ricardo Chavira, and John Slattery. However, she did share a memorable kiss with co-star Teri Hatcher in a season 3 episode, humorously declaring, "Just so you know, if I was a lesbian, I'd totally do you."
Longoria has openly discussed Marc Cherry's reluctance to commit to a Desperate Housewives reboot in various interviews. In 2023, she conveyed Cherry's sentiment that there is no compelling reason for a reboot at this time. He reportedly believes, "What do I have to say with these characters that we haven't already fully mined?" This hesitation reflects the complexities of reviving a series that has already left a significant mark on television history.
As fans continue to reminisce about the dramatic tales and unforgettable characters of Desperate Housewives, the possibility of a reboot hangs in the balance, dependent on the creative vision of its original creator, Marc Cherry.
