"That's So Raven" is officially confirmed to be back on air! Disney Channel announced that it is developing a spinoff of the popular sitcom television series starring child star turned TV host, Raven-Symone. However, Orlando Brown, who played Raven-Symone’s BFF in the hit Disney Channel series, has yet to get his invitation to join the spinoff.
'That's So Raven' 2016: Raven-Symone Will Be Back As Raven Baxter, Orlando Brown Wants To Reprise His Eddie Thomas Character As Well
Speaking to TMZ, Orlando Brown (Eddie Thomas) says there can’t be a spin-off without him. The 28-year-old actor noted that the success of "That's So Raven" was a result of the chemistry of the original cast. So for him to not getting the phone call yet obviously bothered the troubled star.
“It’s a serious situation, because, you know, we have fans all around the world that love the whole cast,” the "That's So Raven" actor said. “We did what we had to do to make a historical moment happen, I don’t think it would happen without all of us.”
'That's So Raven' 2016 News & Update: Orlando Brown Wants To Join Spinoff, Raven-Symone Worried His Presence Will Affect Show?
After its premiere in January 2003, "That's So Raven" has become and instant hit. Along with her best pals, Eddie (Orlando Brown) and Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol), Raven Baxter dominated the charts for years.
When the show wrapped up in 2007, the cast went on their separate ways and fans have not heard from them since. Raven-Symone (Raven Baxter) and Orlando Brown have had their share of beef, which may be the reason why the latter hasn't received any phone calls yet.
“That’s So Raven” lead star, Raven-Symone, expanded her brand and became a host in “The View.” Orlando Brown, on the other hand, made headlines for the wrong reasons. The troubled star was arrested earlier this year for allegedly striking his girlfriend.