The White Collar Revival Shows Up at the Right Moment
Eastin has talked about a prospective White Collar rebirth or reboot for many years, but the new confirmation of getting everyone onboard and having the script well under way shows promise that this endeavor may at last take off. It also fits the timing for producers wishing to bring the program back to life, especially since many of their fellow USA Network procedurals have gone on to find fresh life either as streaming successes or appropriate Revivals and extensions of their own franchises.
Among this group are the legal drama Suits, which led Netflix's rankings for months following the debut, and now has a Los Angeles-set spinoff under production. Both of USA's private detective shows, Monk and Psych, have also persisted in the form of movies; Mr. Monk's Last Case debuted to great praise and left creator Andy Breckman anxious to create a sequel, while Psych 4's script is complete and awaiting funding.
Original Creator and Stars Confirmed White Collar Revival: "It Answers All the Questions"
Following ten years of negotiations on a possible show comeback, a White Collar resurrection has been formally confirmed to be under development. Running for six seasons on the USA Network, the comedy police procedural centered on Matt Bomer's elusive con artist Neal Caffrey as he deals with the FBI to help them track down dangerous white-collar criminals in exchange for his early release from prison, under direct partnership with Tim Dekay's Special Agent Burke. Critics and viewers both praised the show for its original idea and cases as well as for the actors' performances along its course.
Creator Jeff Eastin revealed at a recent Variety TV Fest panel that a new White Collar show is under development. Stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, and Tiffany Thiessen, who were on the panel with him, all confirmed they will be returning for the project in addition to verifying he is writing the script for the Revival. Deky also noted it will pay a loving tribute to fellow original star Willie Garson, who passed away in 2021. View what Eastin and De Kay offered in the quotes and video below:
The Revival of White Collar Professionals
Eastin has spoken for years about a possible White Collar rebirth or relaunch, but the most encouraging indication this endeavor may actually come to pass is the latest confirmation with everyone on board and scripting well along. It also fits the timing for producers wishing to bring the program back to life, especially since many of their fellow USA Network procedurals have gone on to find fresh life either as streaming successes or appropriate revivals and extensions of their own franchises.
Among this group are the legal drama Suits, which led Netflix's rankings for months following the debut, and now has a Los Angeles-set spinoff under production. Both of USA's private detective shows, Monk and Psych, have also persisted in the form of movies; Mr. Monk's Last Case debuted to great praise and left creator Andy Breckman anxious to create a sequel, while Psych 4's script is complete and awaiting funding.
Details Regarding the White-Collar Show
Jeff Eastin follows: We are going to start over. I am working on the script.
Tim DeYork: The script is excellent; it addresses all the questions one would have if they watched the show and would introduce it to people who haven't seen it as well. The sword has sharpened both sides. It also really honors Willie in a deep sense. With that heart and that compassion. After I completed it, I informed Jeff that I actually felt quite excited but also started to cry for good cause. In that relaunch, you caught the suspense, the excitement, the people and the love.
The End of White-Collar Work
There's also a lot for Eastin and co. to live up to since De Kay guarantees that the White Collar revival would answer "all the questions" longtime viewers of the program held following its series finale. Though is apparently content with as he focuses on raising his and Elizabeth's kid, suitably named after his friend, the White Collar ending notably closed with Neal faking his death and apparently returning to his criminal lifestyle, all of which Burke learns a year later. It will be intriguing to see if the backdrop moves to Europe for the revival and how Neal and Burke will be reunited given the finale also had hinted Bomer's character now in Europe for more heists.
Netflix and Hulu let you stream all six seasons of White Collar.
An Examination of White Collar
Tim De Kay and Matt Bomer star White Collar, a Comedy, Drama, and Police Investigative show. De Kay starred as an FBI Special Agent who enlists the aid of a former criminal and con artist to help uncover white-collar crimes during six seasons between 2009 and 2014.
The writers and actors of the program have shown enthusiasm about revisiting their creation and characters. White Collar's fans will be happy to see the returning familiar faces and characters. Those new to the program will also like the innovative approach to the procedure.
