Jessica Simpson Dreams Of Jeannie Role, But Sitcom Comes First

MTV News reports Jessica Simpson has signed a new comedy development deal with ABC and has also met with executives from Sony Pictures to discuss their upcoming projects, and the one that interested her most was a movie remake of ‘I Dream of Jeannie.’ “Jessica has infectious energy and unmistakable star quality,” ABC Entertainment President Susan Lyne said in a statement. “She has a built-in fanbase in both music and television, which is a great jumping-off point for us. We’re looking forward to developing the ideal showcase for her considerable talents.” Read more.


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| Posted on November 7, 2003 at 7:04 pm in News

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