![]() ![]() They were dying to tell their own stories. It was really easy in some ways, but obviously, we discussed with them about how different this iteration is from the original show because they are in a different place in their lives, and also the reality show landscape has changed, so we wanted to approach it in a much more organic way and true to their lives. They loved the show, so we just reached out to all of them. Was it challenging to get the original cast on board? They were incredibly young and beautiful and had great lives, and knowing that they were actually real, and not fake characters, was aspirational. Most people don’t know people who have those lives and they saw that these people actually exist. We don’t have access to those places and to those types people, so when you could watch “The O.C.” or “Beverly Hills 90210,” all those shows were based on the same place, but for the first time, we were seeing real people who actually have those lives. Why did the shows become such a huge phenomenon? Obviously with the revival, audiences know these characters and there’s an element of nostalgia, but when the franchise started in 2004 with “Laguna Beach,” no one knew these people. ![]() That’s how we approached “The Hills.” They’re out of that stage of their lives, and now in another stage of their lives just like our viewers, so it seemed like a no-brainer to bring back the same characters and see the new experiences that they’ve had in their lives, now that they’re out of their 20s. With “The Hills,” in the same way that we did with “Jersey Shore,” we consider the shows based on specific characters like novels - you read a chapter about people in their 20s and then the next chapter is in their 30s. In the world with so much content, our brands with IP have the advantage of having high recognition in pop culture, so we always knew we had a lot of value. We’ve been talking a lot at MTV about the properties with IP that we had. How long has the revival been in the works? “Social media has completely changed reality TV because you have to be completely transparent because the audience is going to see everything anyway,” says MTV’s head of development, Lily Neumeyer, who worked on “ The Hills: New Beginnings.”Īhead of the June 24 premiere, Neumeyer talks to Variety about casting the revival, what drama should be expected within and a possible second season. But in the world of social media where audiences are exposed to reality 24/7, MTV is aiming to broadcast a more organic story. “The Hills” was always questioned for its lack of reality, with former cast members claiming that the show was largely scripted. ![]() While Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari didn't play a role in the new show, it appears as if there was enough drama to go around without them.Ĭonsidering the original show ended back in 2010 after 6 successful seasons, many fans are wondering what the cast has been up to and where has life taken then.Also on the all-grown-up version are Brody Jenner, Audrina Patridge, Stephanie Pratt, Justin Brescia (previously known as Justin Bobby), Frankie Delgado and Whitney Port, who went on to carry her own MTV spinoff, “The City,” which followed her career in New York City, as well as new cast members “The O.C.” star Mischa Barton and Hollywood offspring Brandon Lee. "The Hills: New Beginnings", which stars a number of original castmates, aired earlier this year and became a hit amongst "The Hills" fans. ![]() RELATED: How Much Do Reality Stars Make? The Average Pay Per Episode For The Top Shows TodayĪlthough the show has since ended, MTV brought back a few of our favourite faces for a brand new series. The show later focused on more cast members, their relationships and the drama that unfolded between them, which involved boyfriends and love interests such as Spencer Pratt and Brody Jenner and a few friends along the way! " The Hills" was easily one of the most-watched MTV shows to date! The show followed the lives of Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag, Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port as they navigate through the chaos of Los Angeles. ![]()
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