Topher Grace as Eric Forman, Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti. Patrick Wymore/Netflix
Topher Grace will not be reprising his function as Eric Forman in That ‘90s Present anytime quickly.
In Half 3 episode 7 of the Netflix sequence, Eric’s spouse, Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), reveals that he was supplied his “dream job.”
“He’s on his technique to Skywalker Ranch to shadow George Lucas and write a e book concerning the making of the brand new Star Wars films,” Donna tells her and Eric’s daughter, Leia (Callie Haverda). “It occurred actually quick. He bought the decision, packed his bag and mentioned goodbye to me in Wookiee.”
Donna explains that Eric will now be residing in California, miles away from their household in Level Place, Wisconsin. Whereas Eric is gone, Donna says she’ll cut up her time between her office in Chicago, Level Place and California.
Again to Wisconsin! Followers of That ‘70s Present couldn’t be extra excited when its new spinoff sequence was introduced however many questioned if their favourite characters would return. The premise of the reboot, aptly titled That ‘90s Present, follows Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti’s daughter, Leia, performed by Callie Haverda, who visits her grandparents […]
With this transformation in his profession, it looks like he gained’t be returning to Level Place within the close to future.
Grace, 46, returned as Eric in Half 1 of the spinoff sequence alongside Prepon, 44. Former costars Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama additionally made cameos. The true-life couple has mentioned they’ve no plans to return.
“We did our factor,” Kunis, 41, informed Leisure Tonight in April about her character, Jackie Burkhart, and Kutcher’s Kelso not returning.
Prepon, for her half, has made a number of appearances alongside sequence regulars Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp who reprised their roles as Eric’s dad and mom, Pink and Kitty Forman, respectively.
That ’70s Present managed to domesticate among the most iconic moments in popular culture historical past. It’s additionally liable for catapulting its youthful stars Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Wilmer Valderrama and Danny Masterson into the highlight. Created by Mark Brazill, Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner, That ’70s Present centered on a […]
“We all the time hope to have everyone again,” showrunner Gregg Mettler beforehand informed TVLine. “We provide you with concepts, we bat issues round … however once you get right down to the nitty-gritty of all of it, it’s about scheduling.”
He continued, “I’ll be glad about the remainder of eternity for the contributions of the legacy forged members from That ’70s Present in Half 1. Them returning was a blessing, they usually handed the exhibit in a pleasant manner.”
Mettler additionally gave a shout-out to Prepon, who performs her recurring function as Donna. “She directed the whole Half 3, and he or she carried out loads in it,” he defined, calling her “great.”
Because the present strikes ahead with out a lot of its OG forged members, Mettler famous that “specializing in our characters… and weaving in That ’70s Present folks [when available] is a recipe that works for us.”
That ‘90s Present Half 3 is at the moment streaming on Netflix.
