The Full House revival has the actors who played Uncle Joey, D.J. and Stephanie on board, but the famous twins who brought Michelle Tanner to life will not be part of the fun.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will not be joining the cast of the '90s TV show reboot, dubbed Fuller House, executive producer Robert L. Boyett said in a statement Friday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Although Ashley and Mary-Kate will not be a part of Fuller House, I know how much Full House has meant to them and they are still very much considered family," Boyett said. "It has been exciting to see how they have built their professional careers, and I support their choice to focus on their fashion brands and various business endeavors. I appreciate their support and good wishes towards Fuller House."
John Stamos, who plays Uncle Jesse and is a producer on the Netflix show, tweeted that he was "heartbroken" shortly after the news broke.
#heartbroken— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 23, 2015
I understand they're in a different place and I wish them the best. I promise you will not be dissapointed with our reunion and spin off!!— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 23, 2015
When news of the sequel broke in April, discussions with the Olsen Twins and comedian Bob Saget, who played dad Danny Tanner, were said to be ongoing.
Fuller House, set to premiere in 2016, follows a pregnant D.J. Tanner-Fuller, who works as a veterinarian and already has two boys, as she tries to rebuild her life after recently being widowed. Her sister, Stephanie, now a musician, and her BFF Kimmy, along with her teenage daughter Ramona, move into D.J.'s San Francisco abode to help.