Everwood Reunion Brings Cheers and Tears at TCA Event

The CW Network hosted a reunion for the stars of The WB's iconic family drama, Everwood, at the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. The popular show is currently streaming all four seasons on the CW's digital platform, CW Seed, and will soon be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the show’s premiere in 2002. Present on stage were series regulars Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Emily VanCamp Tom Amandes, Debra Mooney, Vivien Cardone, Stephanie Niznik, John Beasley, Justin Baldoni, creator Greg Berlanti and executive producer Rina Mimoun.

It was an emotional event for both cast members, and the typically jaded television critics in attendance. Williams and Cardone shared a touching moment, recalling the closeness of their bond as they both struggled to cope with the demands of a show that filmed in Utah, many miles from their families and friends. Show creator Greg Berlanti got equally chocked up as he described the importance of Everwood in the development of his career. “It’s an emotional day for me,” he said, his voice cracking. “The show was about coming of age and I was so lucky that I had it, that I made it when I did. … People who know this show know me that way. Every four or five years, I try to do something as personal again. Tragedy makes us real. We suffer tragedy and we become richer, deeper, more meaningful people. ”

Notably absent from the proceedings was Chris Pratt, but that didn't stop the rest of the cast from commenting on the meteoric rise of the Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy star. John Beasley, who plays narrator Irv Harper on the show, said that he always knew Pratt was destined for stardom. “He was a good-looking white boy," Beasley joked. "He’s just a great guy and he deserves everything he gets."

Berlanti addressed possibilities of a revival. "No one's asked, but I think we all would like to work together again," he said. "The CW Seed, having it back, most of our plan has been asking people to have a digital space for the show and for people to watch the stories. That's been most of our campaign and our focus when we think about how to keep the show alive."

“Seeing each other today was like we shot yesterday afternoon and we’re back on set again,” Treat Williams said, reflecting on the TCA reunion. “This is one of the nicest days I’ve ever had. It’s nice seeing everybody, I have to tell you.” Clearly, everyone in attendance agreed, and as the room cleared, talk of a potential reboot was already trending on Twitter.

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