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Post by Reality Bites on Jun 11, 2011 6:58:26 GMT -5
If Charmed was rebooted, which set of three sisters would you want written in as the Charmed Ones? For instance, if continuity was wiped clean and you could pick any three of the four sisters to be the new original set of Charmed Ones who would it be and why?
This question popped in my head when I got to thinking of a reboot of Charmed taking place twenty-years from now. How would a writer handle a reboot, and which sisters would s/he choose to focus on?
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Post by Astral Echo on Jun 11, 2011 7:08:45 GMT -5
Prue, Piper & Phoebe. Not only are they the best of the three, we are talking about a completely rebooted series so if you were to get rid of one of the sisters in favour of Paige, it would be pointless, the whole of Paige's storyline and the part of the story that makes her character interesting is that she was raised an only child - in this rebooted series she probably wouldn't be.
If I rebooted the series I would focus on the original P3 and I would ignore Paige completely. Her character would be surplus to requirements.
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Post by Reality Bites on Jun 11, 2011 8:13:17 GMT -5
Prue, Piper & Phoebe. Not only are they the best of the three, we are talking about a completely rebooted series so if you were to get rid of one of the sisters in favour of Paige, it would be pointless, the whole of Paige's storyline and the part of the story that makes her character interesting is that she was raised an only child - in this rebooted series she probably wouldn't be. If I rebooted the series I would focus on the original P3 and I would ignore Paige completely. Her character would be surplus to requirements. While this is true, I could imagine (in a rebooted series) Patty having her first two daughters, and "secreting away" the third sister (Paige) to keep The Source from knowing The Charmed Ones have been born. Of course, this would probably need a REALLY good backstory, but it would allow for an only-child version of Paige. A rebooted Charmed would allow for a TON of possibilities to look at, especially if there were fans who wanted to keep Paige in the mix since they knew her for five seasons in the actual series. It's just an option. *shrug*
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Post by Assassin Witch on Jun 11, 2011 15:04:59 GMT -5
I'm with Dan. The original, the FULL BLOODED Charmed Ones would be the best bet. Paige was a concept that was formed because of behind the scenes issues. In 20 years, that should hopefully never happen.
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Post by Reality Bites on Jun 11, 2011 16:26:09 GMT -5
I'm with Dan. The original, the FULL BLOODED Charmed Ones would be the best bet. Paige was a concept that was formed because of behind the scenes issues. In 20 years, that should hopefully never happen. I have to argue that term "full blooded Charmed One". Paige was as much a full-blooded Charmed One as her sisters. Patty gave her daughters their Charmed destiny, and since Patty is just as much Paige's blood mother as she is Prue, Phoebe, and Piper's this makes her a full blooded Warren/Halliwell and Charmed One. The Bennett bloodline in Prue, Phoebe, and Piper does nothing to enhance their powers as witches or Charmed Ones. Paige has the added bonus of whitelighter powers, yes, but it doesn't diminish her birthright as a witch/Charmed One.
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Post by Astral Alex on Jun 11, 2011 17:23:43 GMT -5
I voted for Prue, Piper and Paige. Plainly because, this would be a reboot, not a complete copy. And I have always preferred Paige over Phoebe, for a reboot to work, I think they would have to change things for it to work properly. I think having two sisters and finding a third to reunite the Charmed Ones - it would reshake the series in an interesting way. I frankly don't think that a complete copy of Charmed would work. And I'm sure the future producers would want to add in their own ideas and originality.
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Post by Chrisaholic on Jun 12, 2011 9:03:24 GMT -5
I think I'd give Prue, Piper and Paige a try. Maybe Phoebe had moved out what left now these three sisters taking care of the demons and all until the legacy might get passed on to whatever kind of generation. Boys or girls or mixed up.
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Post by ljones on Jun 12, 2011 15:24:29 GMT -5
I heartily agree.
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Post by Esmeralda on Jul 1, 2011 23:24:44 GMT -5
Okay, change that to "full-sisters Charmed Ones". Their bond was always stronger because they were full sisters, not halves. I'd definitely prefer the originals. But if Phoebe died at the end of the Season One and they found Paige at the beginning of Season Two, that would be fine with me. Although that all depends upon who plays the sisters.
But then again, if Paige was still herself, but if Patty had kept her and she was raised with her sisters, then I would prefer Prue, Phoebe and Paige. Knock out Piper and it would truly be a reboot, not just a remake.
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Post by CharmedFaith on Jul 2, 2011 15:08:44 GMT -5
If they ever did a "remake" they would probably go with the original sisters and still bring in Paige to stir drama.
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Post by Esmeralda on Jul 2, 2011 15:46:08 GMT -5
I wonder if they would if none of the originals died. I'm sure we all agree that had Shannen never been fired, Paige never would've been created unless one of the original actresses left on her own.
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Post by Assassin Witch on Jul 2, 2011 17:59:47 GMT -5
Who knows...a reboot ... if no one leaves, no need for Paige. So a reboot would have Prue future. She really moving on from Andy. Finding her own happiness. Seeing Piper have her own family. That already makes it different from Charmed.
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Post by Esmeralda on Jul 2, 2011 19:07:10 GMT -5
I'd prefer it different. No Andy for Prue. No Leo for Piper. No Cole for Phoebe. No Whoever for Paige. Different. I've already seen Charmed. And seeing the same ideas done by different people wouldn't feel right any more than if they'd had another actress play Prue. I'd want it to be like other remakes/reboots - same names, same ideas, but different. It's part of why I like Nubian Witch's idea, or the idea of the three being guys, so much.
Although I love virtual series where we can see the show done differently, for those it's perfectly AOK to continue to imagine Shannen Doherty as Prue, Holly Marie Combs as Piper, Alyssa Mliano as Phoebe, Rose McGowan as Paige, Brian Krause as Leo, Julian McMahon as Cole, etc. etc., whoever the virtual series writer wants to use. It's the fun of fanfics.
But we all know that were it to be redone in the real world, it would be others playing the roles. And if others played the roles, I'd prefer it to be different, like the differences in the series "Charlie's Angels" and the movie "Charlie's Angels" or the series "Mission: Impossible" and the movies "Mission: Impossible" and, most important of all since I love both so very much, but they're both start off the same but are so very different - the series "The Fugitive" - a show my family watched together every Tuesday night - and the movie "The Fugitive", one of the best movies I've ever seen. Similar characters - Richard, Helen, Lt. Gerard, but, oh, so very, very different!
That's what I'd want for a reboot of Charmed.
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Post by Reality Bites on Jul 2, 2011 22:21:20 GMT -5
I'd prefer it different. No Andy for Prue. No Leo for Piper. No Cole for Phoebe. No Whoever for Paige. Different. I've already seen Charmed. And seeing the same ideas done by different people wouldn't feel right any more than if they'd had another actress play Prue. I'd want it to be like other remakes/reboots - same names, same ideas, but different. It's part of why I like Nubian Witch's idea, or the idea of the three being guys, so much. Although I love virtual series where we can see the show done differently, for those it's perfectly AOK to continue to imagine Shannen Doherty as Prue, Holly Marie Combs as Piper, Alyssa Mliano as Phoebe, Rose McGowan as Paige, Brian Krause as Leo, Julian McMahon as Cole, etc. etc., whoever the virtual series writer wants to use. It's the fun of fanfics. But we all know that were it to be redone in the real world, it would be others playing the roles. And if others played the roles, I'd prefer it to be different, like the differences in the series "Charlie's Angels" and the movie "Charlie's Angels" or the series "Mission: Impossible" and the movies "Mission: Impossible" and, most important of all since I love both so very much, but they're both start off the same but are so very different - the series "The Fugitive" - a show my family watched together every Tuesday night - and the movie "The Fugitive", one of the best movies I've ever seen. Similar characters - Richard, Helen, Lt. Gerard, but, oh, so very, very different! That's what I'd want for a reboot of Charmed. Exactly Es! That's why I said, if continuity was wiped, which three sisters would you prefer to be added into a NEW continuity. It'd be the same names, but a totally different version of the characters.
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Post by Assassin Witch on Jul 2, 2011 23:12:27 GMT -5
Truly, I would never want a reboot, so for this, any discuss of this..I don't take seriously because I'd never touch a reboot. I think a series with guys would work, but I'm a huge Charmed Sons fan, so really, even though it's super late for it, it's the only "reboot" I can take seriously. Otherwise, I truly don't care as long as it never happens.
I still would want the originals, though. Because Paige was only introduced due to behind-the-scenes issues.
Fine, get rid of the guys. But the relationships between the three SISTERS, not half sisters, is why I love Charmed.
The only remakes I really know about are CA, but I never watched the original because I'm way too young. And like 90201? Ugh. Gross. Should not be in the same zip code. Even so, it's not a reboot or remake. It's a spin off. Especially with Silver being directly connected with two of the original characters.
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Post by Astral Alex on Jul 3, 2011 6:03:30 GMT -5
Am I the only one in thinking that I'd want the CO's to have new names? If they had new names, like Es referred to the 'Charlies Angels', however I understand the CA continuity is easily fixed as Charlie just employs younger more active women, however I think maybe starting with Samantha, Sarah and Sienna may be a bit more interesting and definitely shake up the series.
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Post by Chrisaholic on Jul 3, 2011 6:42:34 GMT -5
If Charmed reboots, then there should be only a hint to the original series and the rest should be done completely anew. Starting with new names, different background, because in my experience if I ever hear a name of whichever, I automatically assume a role. Naturally what is still for me with Drew being Chris forever.
A complete new story arc would be needed, I think.
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Post by Astral Echo on Jul 3, 2011 7:06:46 GMT -5
In a proper reboot, the premise of the series would be the same, three sisters who happen to witches but not just any witches, they're the Charmed Ones, the most powerful witches to have ever lived.
The premise of the opening episode is also likely to be the same: Three sisters are reunited for the first time since the death of their grandmother, coming together in the home they grew up in. A home that holds many mysterious secrets but one secret in particular that will change the course of their whole lives.
You could change the names and even maybe the powers if you'd like but the setup is likely to be similar. I still think Patty would be dead, Grams would have raised them and Victor is also likely to not be around (as I think the way they dealt with him prior to S3 was awful, he popped up once and then was ignored for another two years.).
It would be the same show, just very different.
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Post by CharmedFaith on Jul 3, 2011 10:47:29 GMT -5
The show would also probably be darker and more serious thus if the writers were smart they would still introduce Paige and have her around for a good story arc and then kill her off. That is what makes Vampire Diaries good, the supporting cast is there to be potentially killed off.
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Post by Esmeralda on Jul 3, 2011 11:35:32 GMT -5
Oh, I hope it wouldn't be darker or more serious. That's why I don't like S4 - much too dark and not Charmed. Charmed's humor is a lot of what made it Charmed. If the first season of the reboot was dark and serious, I wouldn't watch.
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