Back in 2010, the teen drama that would soon take the world by storm, Pretty Little Liars, was released. The show followed the lives of four young teens who find their lives turned upside down after they begin to get tormented by someone going under the alias of "A". Despite its controversial finale, the show amassed a large fan base during the seven years it was on the air. The leading ladies of the show found their lucky break with the show and have even gone on to develop extremely successful careers after the finale.
Many fans of the show were left gutted upon its ending and thus the team behind PLL worked to release a significant number of spin-offs to keep fans satisfied. Despite their best efforts, the previous spin-offs of the show didn’t perform very well among audiences. However, a new reboot of the show, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, may be about to break the curse as the fresh cast and premise seem to have fans convinced. But what do the OG PLL cast have to say about the brand-new spinoff?
8 This Is What The OG’s Said They Would Miss The Most About Their Characters
After seven years on the air, it’s no surprise that the leading ladies of the original Pretty Little Liars series grew very attached to the characters that they portrayed. Saying goodbye to the show and their characters was not an easy process for the girls to do, yet they went about it in a heartwarming and positive way. During an exclusive appearance on Teen Vogue’s YouTube, the OG leading ladies said a sentimental goodbye to their PLL characters while reflecting on their journeys. While some claimed that they would miss their “eclectic style choices” the most, others detailed specific personality traits such as their character’s “dry sense of humor”.
7 The OG’s Felt Strange Saying Goodbye To The Show
Saying goodbye to their characters wasn’t the only farewell that the OG cast had to bid when PLL came to an end. The group of actresses had to close an entire phase of their lives that saw them spend seven years of their lives working on the show. While speaking on Good Morning America in the lead-up to PLL’s final season, the OG cast members detailed what a “strange” sensation it had been to say goodbye to the show and even described the finale as a final “love letter to the fans."
6 Lucy Hale Felt That The Reboot Gave Her A Full Circle Moment
As the world of liars geared up to make a return, all eyes were on the OG pretty little liars for their opinions about how the reboot made them feel. Whilst speaking to Extra TV on the red carpet of the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin premiere, OG cast member Lucy Hale opened up about her feelings towards the reboot. The 33-year-old actress highlighted how the return of the show and her appearance on the red carpet made her feel like she was living through a “full circle moment” and how it had prompted her to reflect on her time on the original show.
5 This Is How Lucy Hale Describes The Reboot
Later on in the Extra TV interview, Hale delved deeper into the reboot itself and what her opinions on the show were after having seen the first two episodes. Hale described the episodes as “really freaking cool” and even hinted at what was to come for fans of the original show.
4 This Is How The OG’s Would Say The Reboot Compares To The Original
As Hale continued to describe the new show and detail her opinions on it, she went on to focus on how the new show compared to the original. She hinted at some similarities while still shining light on the new take that the showrunners had given the spin-off.
Hale stated, “There are so many parts of it where the original fans will grasp on to, but there is a new take on it.” Adding, “They really hone in on the slasher horror thing, and it’s a little nostalgic. The acting is great, the writing is great, and it’s just really fun, but there’s enough newness that it feels fresh.”
3 The OG’s Showed Their Love On IG
While some may have initially predicted some tension pitting up the OG cast against the new cast, OG PLL ladies Hale and Shay Mitchell ensured audiences that they had nothing but love and support for the reboot and the next generation of liars. Shortly after the announcement of the reboot’s casting of ex-Disney star Bailee Madison, Hale and Mitchell showed their love for the actress on Instagram by commenting sweet words of support under Madison’s announcement post. While Hale focused on her love for the actress, Mitchell opted for a short and sweet message of, “Congrats babe!”.
2 The New Cast Have Already Built A Strong Bond
During PLL’s run on the air, many fans of the original series became used to the show’s leading ladies' close bonds both on-screen and off-screen. It seems as though the new cast has taken a page directly out of the OG’s book as they are already showing audiences the tight-knit friendship that they have formed together. During a game of Superlatives on Seventeen’s YouTube channel, the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin leading ladies showed fans just how close they were and how well they knew each other as they shared comedic stories and answered “most likely” questions.
1 The New Cast Feel Supported By The OG’s
Not only have the OG PLL cast members shown fans that they support the new cast and the reboot, but the PPL: Original Sin cast members have also spoken up about how loved and supported they had felt by the OG ladies. During an interview with ET, the new show’s leading lady, Madison, opened up about how grateful she had been for the OG cast and the love that they had shown the revival.
Madison stated, “I remember being so nervous about the announcement, and all the beautiful ladies sent their love to me, and I know they’re all really excited for us and excited to see what we get to do with the show.” Before then adding, “On behalf of all of us, that support and blessing means the absolute world.”
