Mark-Paul Gosselaar says Saved by the Bell revival ended too soon
Mark-Paul Gosselaar was "upset" with NBC for cancelling the 'Saved by the Bell' revival after just two seasons.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar was "upset" with NBC for cancelling the 'Saved by the Bell' revival after just two seasons.
The 52-year-old actor, who reprised his role as Zack Morris in the Peacock series, believes the show deserved more time to establish itself.
He told Entertainment Weekly: "I was upset with NBC for canceling that."
Gosselaar added: "I thought it was premature, especially on Peacock."
The actor argued that the sitcom had helped attract viewers to the streaming platform during its early years.
He believed the revival played a part in introducing audiences to Peacock, which launched in 2020.
The series brought a new generation of students to Bayside High while welcoming back several familiar faces from the original comedy.
Gosselaar reunited with Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, while Tiffani Thiessen and Lark Voorhies also made appearances.
The revival was developed by '30 Rock' writer Tracey Wigfield and premiered in November 2020.
Despite its connection to the popular original series, Peacock cancelled the show in May 2022, six months after its second season aired.
Gosselaar admitted the decision surprised him, particularly because he had gained an understanding of how the production operated behind the scenes.
The actor had directed an episode and believed the programme was being made efficiently.
He said: "I thought it was very efficient."
Gosselaar also felt the comedy was particularly well suited to Peacock's audience.
NBC and Peacock have been contacted for comment.
The actor made the remarks while promoting his partnership with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on its 'Meet Your Mark' campaign.
The initiative encourages people affected by cancer to speak with their doctors about biomarker testing and personalised treatment options.
Gosselaar has brought back Zack Morris' familiar timeout gesture for the campaign, using it to encourage patients to pause and discuss their treatment options with medical professionals.
The original 'Saved by the Bell' aired from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of teenagers navigating life at the fictional Bayside High School.
