Debra Messing Shares Unique Idea for Will & Grace Reboot

New York, NY — Debra Messing revealed her thoughts on a potential reboot of the iconic NBC sitcom Will & Grace during an appearance on CBS Mornings on March 24, 2025. Messing, who famously portrayed interior designer Grace Adler throughout the show’s initial 11-season run, discussed the possibility of bringing the sitcom back for a third iteration.

“I feel like the only thing that could possibly work is if in 20, 30 years, we do a Golden Girls where they’re all living in Boca [Raton, Florida] in caftans,” Messing explained. She emphasized her willingness to revisit the Will & Grace universe, provided the characters are depicted as older. “Anything before that… we’ve told the story,” she added.

Will & Grace, created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, first aired in 1998. The sitcom features best friends Will, a gay lawyer portrayed by Eric McCormack, and Grace, straight interior designer played by Messing. It quickly became a hallmark of NBC’s Thursday night lineup, garnering a massive following over its eight-season original run.

The series was reprised in 2017, running for three additional seasons and concluding in April 2020. The revival attracted attention and received critical acclaim, continuing the show’s legacy as a staple of American television.

Throughout its broadcast history, Will & Grace amassed 83 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, triumphantly winning 18, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999. The show’s impact on pop culture is still acknowledged, particularly regarding its pioneering portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters during a pivotal time in television history.

The discussion of a reboot aligns with trends in television where older shows are often revitalized to capture both nostalgic audiences and new viewers. However, Messing’s perspective offers a fresh and humorous take on how her character and the show’s themes could evolve with age.