Jessica Biel outlines production plans for updated 7th Heaven series

CBS Studios is currently developing a new iteration of the television drama 7th Heaven, according to Deadline. Actress Jessica Biel is set to executive produce the project through her production banner, Iron Ocean, Deadline reported. News of the reboot first emerged over a year ago, Variety noted. [3][4]

The original series, created by Aaron Spelling, aired from 1996 to 2007, TV Insider and Variety both report. Biel starred in the original family drama as Mary Camden, as noted by TV Insider, Deadline, and Wikipedia. [2][3][4][9]

Speaking on Collider Ladies Night, Biel stated that the updated series will address modern issues affecting families and teenagers, including technology, school challenges, bullying, drugs, and alcohol, the AV Club and Variety reported. Biel said current television formats offer less limitations than past broadcasting standards, allowing the production team to address these themes in a realistic manner while maintaining a family-friendly tone, according to the AV Club and Variety. [1][4]

Biel also stated that she intends to establish a safe environment for the cast and crew on set during production, according to TV Insider and Deadline. [2][3]