Exclusive: Aria & Ezra's Shocking Reference in Pretty Little Liars Reboot Leaves Original Star Speechless

Summary

Lucy Hale (who played Aria) is happy that her character Aria is mentioned in the Pretty Little Liars reboot and supports the new series.

Annabeth Gish, who will reprise her role as Dr. Annie Sullivan, is excited and open to the possibility of making a cameo appearance in the upcoming episodes of the reboot. She believes it would be a fun experience, especially with the addition of an expanded cast.

Lucy Hale, who starred in the original Pretty Little Liars, shared her reaction to the reboot's mention of her character. The reboot, called Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, takes a more horror-oriented approach to the franchise and premiered on the Max streaming service in July 2022. In the season 1 finale of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, there is a significant connection to the original series as Imogen (Bailee Madison) informs Tabitha (Chandler Kinney) that her baby has been adopted by a couple from Rosewood. Imogen happily reveals that the couple, Aria (played by Hale) and Ezra (played by Ian Harding) from the previous series, are open to allowing her to be a part of the baby's life.

During an interview with TVLine, conducted before the ongoing actors strike, Hale shared her thoughts on the Pretty Little Liars reboot while promoting her new film, Puppy Love. She expressed her happiness about the mention of her character and even addressed the possibility of Aria making a cameo appearance in the already renewed season 2 of the series. Here is what Hale had to say:

"I absolutely adore it! It brings me immense joy to learn that Aria and Ezra are still going strong. This is fantastic news - I am firmly on Team Aria and Ezra."

"If given the chance, would I be interested in making a cameo? Absolutely! I believe it would be a delightful experience. I am thrilled to witness the success of the show and eagerly anticipate the second season. I appreciate the fact that they explore unique themes with each season."

Pretty Little Liars Season 2 Is Bringing Back An Original Character

The second installment of Pretty Little Liars will have a new title, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School. Filming for the upcoming episodes started in April but was delayed in May due to the writers strike. Annabeth Gish, known for her role in The X-Files, will reprise her character Dr. Annie Sullivan from the original show. Gish appeared in nine episodes from 2011 to 2015 and had a significant impact despite her limited screen time.

In the original show, Dr. Sullivan worked as a therapist and helped the main characters cope with their past experiences. It's expected that she will have the same role in the reboot, although specific plot details have not been revealed. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School will introduce new characters and some recurring actors will be promoted to main cast members.

When the ongoing strikes conclude, the decision regarding Hale's comeback in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin will arise. It remains uncertain whether her return will be revealed in advance or kept secret until the episodes debut. Hale's enthusiasm for Aria and her endorsement of the reboot significantly increases the likelihood of her potential return.