Will & Grace was originally picked up in January with 10 new episodes expected to air at an undisclosed date but now NBC has ordered additional episodes.
The network has upped the order to a total of 12 episodes, Variety says.
Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally are all coming back for the ninth season of the Emmy-winning comedy.
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Fans of the popular sitcom took to social media to express their excitement over the additional episodes.
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The new season stems from the surprise 2016 presidential election PSA cast reunion which was a special nine-minute episode that encouraged Americans to “Vote, honey.” (Watch below)
The election-themed mini-episode was released on Sept. 26.
NBCUniversal recently released a campaign featuring footage of the cast back in their characters.
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In January, Global News’ Chris Jancelewicz reported the news of the sitcom revival from the 2017 Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles.
“Journalists at TCA were audibly surprised when NBC brass announced beloved TV sitcom Will & Grace would be returning to the network after 11 years off the air,” Jancelewicz said, describing the atmosphere of the room when the announcement was made. “Hushed gasps of joy could be heard throughout the ballroom where NBC presented their upcoming TV slate.”
“We’re thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest and most defining comedies in NBC history is coming back,” NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt said at TCA. “This groundbreaking series for everything from gay rights to social and political commentary — all disguised as a high-speed train of witty pop culture — is coming back where it belongs.”
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Naturally, each cast member took to social media to celebrate the news.
Will & Grace ran for eight seasons and won 16 Emmys out of 83 nominations.
The new season is expected to launch later this year.
Watch a teaser for the new season below.
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