White Collar is making a glorious return! And no, this isn’t a heist—it’s the real deal! Creator Jeff Eastin has blessed us mere mortals with an update that’ll have you breaking out the wine (or the FBI-grade coffee, if you’re more of a Peter Burke type).
Remember how White Collar left us hanging back in 2014? Well, this summer, Eastin dropped a bombshell hotter than Mozzie’s conspiracy theories: he’s working on a revival! Yes, the USA Network classic is being dusted off like Neal wiping off fingerprints after a heist. And—brace yourselves—Matt Bomer is slipping back into Neal’s designer suits. I know, we’re all swooning!
Now, grab your magnifying glass because on Wednesday, September 25th, Eastin gave us another juicy update. He went full “spilled-the-tea” mode on social media platform X—formerly known as Twitter, but hey, who’s keeping track of name changes these days?
First off, the revival’s got a new name: White Collar Renaissance! Yes, you read that right. It’s like the show is being resurrected with a fancier, more artistic twist. Expect Neal to steal the Mona Lisa again—this time, while sipping espresso and discussing the finer points of Renaissance art. The pilot episode? Oh, it’s titled “Masquerade.” Because, obviously, a show about con artists deserves a title as sneaky as its characters.
But wait, there’s more! Jeff, being the generous soul that he is, gave us a sneak peek at the first page of the script, which was stamped with the golden date of September 15, 2024—aka the day our dreams started to come true. He assured us that the studio was over the moon with the script. I mean, wouldn’t you be thrilled if you were getting Matt Bomer back in your life too?
Naturally, fans lost their collective minds and demanded that this thing gets fast-tracked like Neal running from the FBI. And Jeff? Well, he agreed! He even admitted that the title “felt right,” probably like how Neal feels when he slips on one of those sleek suits.
So, buckle up. The con is back on, and it’s going to be one stylish, thrilling ride!
Can report the studio is very happy with the new White Collar script. For those asking if I have a title… https://t.co/dnVpypxUWa pic.twitter.com/zjDpLPRRn4
— Jeff Eastin (@jeffeastin) September 25, 2024