‘Will & Grace’ 10-episode revival set for 2017-18 season | Inquirer Entertainment

‘Will & Grace’ 10-episode revival set for 2017-18 season

/ 03:15 AM January 19, 2017

Cast of Will & Grace - 16 Jan 2006

In this photo, taken Jan. 16, 2006, cast members from the comedy series “Will & Grace” (from left) Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Debra Messing and Megan Mullally, pose backstage after making an award presentation at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. “Will & Grace” will make a comeback on NBC with 10 new episodes of the hit comedy to air during the 2017-18 season. (Photo by REED SAXON/AP)

PASADENA, California — “Will & Grace” is making a comeback.

NBC said Wednesday that 10 new episodes are set to air during the 2017-18 season. The series will feature original stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally.

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Series creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan are aboard as executive producers, and series director James Burrows also will be back, NBC said.

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In a statement, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt called the series groundbreaking for its witty approach to social issues including gay rights.

Discussions about reviving “Will & Grace” began immediately after the stars appeared in an election-themed reunion video last September, said Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertainment.

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“Will & Grace” aired from 1998 to 2006 and won Emmy Awards as best comedy series and for its stars.

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