‘That ’90s Present’ Provides Replace on Topher Grace’s Character and Attainable Return

Warning: The next incorporates spoilers from That ’90s Present Half 3, Episode 7.

Topher Grace does not appear to be returning to the Formans’ basement within the close to future.

Grace, who starred as Eric Forman in That ‘70s Present, made his That ‘90s Present debut within the January 2023 premiere, however his character doubtless gained’t be returning.

Within the collection premiere, Eric dropped off his daughter, Leia (Callie Haverda), at his dad and mom’ Crimson and Kitty’s residence in Level Place, Wisconsin, for her summer time trip in 1996. On the time, Eric was employed as an adjunct professor in Chicago, the place he taught a course on the faith of Star Wars. Donna (Laura Prepron) reveals to her and Eric’s daughter that he’s been supplied a life-changing job. 

“He’s on his solution to Skywalker Ranch to shadow George Lucas and write a e book concerning the making of the brand new Star Wars motion pictures,” Donna says within the seventh episode of Half 3. “It occurred actually quick. He received the decision, packed his bag and mentioned goodbye to me in Wookiee.”

As Donna tells Leia, Crimson (Kurtwood Smith), and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp), she proposes that she journey between Chicago, the place she works, California, Eric’s new residence, and Level Place, the place she suggests Leia strikes to full-time for the varsity yr.

Given Donna’s plans to journey across the nation and to Eric, it appears unlikely that Grace, 46, will reappear within the new collection once more.

Grace joined authentic forged members Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher within the collection premiere episode, however the three have but to return to the Forman’s residence. Moreover, Wilmer Valderrama, who reprised Fez within the first season, has additionally but to return to the collection.

Valderrama, 44, completely advised PEOPLE in June that there isn’t sufficient time in his busy schedule to return to That ‘90s Present. “We’re pushing 20 episodes a season [on NCIS], however on the similar time, it is the youngsters’ jobs,” he added, referring to the That ’90s Present newcomers.

In the meantime, in an April interview with Leisure Tonight, Kunis, 41, confirmed she and Kutcher weren’t returning to the collection.

“I imply, we did our factor, and I feel they launched the son proper, prefer it was our son within the present and that was, you recognize, [enough],” Kunis mentioned.

Extra not too long ago, in early July, after Half 2 dropped, the collection’ showrunner Gregg Mettler advised TVLine that they “at all times hope to have everyone again,” however he famous that isn’t at all times possible.

“Once you get right down to the nitty-gritty of all of it, it’s about scheduling…. I’ll be pleased about the remainder of eternity for the contributions of the legacy forged members from That ’70s Present in Half 1. Them returning was a blessing, they usually handed the exhibit in a pleasant method.” 

He continued, “Specializing in our characters now and weaving in That ’70s Present individuals is a recipe that works for us.”

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Seasons 1 and a couple of of That ‘90s Present can be found to stream on Netflix.