Ray Romano Opposes U.S. Reboot of Sitcom

Ray Romano has made it clear that he is against a reboot of his iconic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond in the U.S., citing his personal connection to the show, which was based on his life. In an interview promoting his new Netflix series No Good Deed, Romano expressed that he feels protective of the original series, where he was heavily involved as both a star and executive producer. While he opposes a domestic reboot, Romano is open to international adaptations, noting their success in countries like India and Russia, with the latter's version, Voroniny, being the longest-running adaptation. Romano appreciates these adaptations as they showcase universal themes across cultures. His co-star Lisa Kudrow, while supportive of his views, has a more relaxed stance on reboots in general. Romano's comments highlight the ongoing debate in Hollywood regarding the revival of classic shows.