Jaleel White Is Against A ‘Family Matters’ Reboot

“Family Matters” star Jaleel White says Urkel switched from jeans to khakis to hide his bulge
White was 12 when the show began, but 21 when it ended. Between the ages of 12 and 21, people do some serious changing. Jaleel White, the actor who played Steve Urkel on Family Matters, was no different.
Jaleel White Opens Up About His “Family Matters” Costars Believing He Was 'Difficult' to Work with: 'I Digress'
"I've been told not to argue with my elders," White told Andy Cohen of costars Jo Marie Payton and Reginald VelJohnson
Jaleel White Reveals Why He Turned Down Family Matters Reboot
TV reboots aren’t a rare condition in this day and age, but don’t expect Family Matters to get that same treatment. Jaleel White, who famously played Steve Urkel on the iconic ’90s sitcom, confirms in a new interview that he turned down an offer to reprise his nerd-next-door role on a new iteration of the
Jaleel White explains why he said no to “Family Matters” reboot and the “Young Sheldon”-esque idea he had instead
But it almost didn't go that way.Jaleel White writes in his new book, Growing Up Urkel, that he was pitched a reboot around the time that Fuller House, Girl Meets World, and other sequels to Family Matters-era shows were popping up.
Jaleel White On Why He Shot Down Possible ‘Family Matters' Reboot: "If It's Just A Cash Grab … I'm Not Interested"
Jaleel White played Steve Urkel in the ABC sitcom Family Matters for nine seasons, but don’t expect the actor to revisit the role if it’s just a “cash grab.” In a new interview, White revealed that he shot down reprising his role of the annoying next-door neighbor in a possible reboot of the sitcom that
Family Matters' Jaleel White Just Admitted He Was Asked To Hide His 'Bulge' To Make Sure Things Were TGIF Appropriate
Jaleel White is best known for playing the role of Steve Urkel as part of the Family Matters cast. His lovable and nerdy character was a true standout due to his squeaky voice, unique walk and hiked-up pants with suspenders.
‘Family Matters’ star Jaleel White was told to wear looser jeans to hide Steve Urkel’s ‘bulge’: book
"It's getting a bit uncomfortable watching him in tight jeans. There's a, uh...bulge," execs allegedly told him.
Jaleel White Is Against A ‘Family Matters’ Reboot: Here’s Why
Jaleel White has revealed the reason he remains against a reboot of the hit sitcom Family Matters. As the actor is on a press tour for his forthcoming memoir, Growing Up Urkel, he is opening up about his decision to decline interest in rebooting the ABC show,
Jaleel White’s memoir ‘Growing Up Urkel’ is out now and I cannot wait to read his life story
OPINION: Steven Q. Urkel was one of the most iconic television characters of the ‘90s; I wonder how Jaleel White feels about ...
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Jaleel White Reveals More About Falling Out With Will Smith — and What He Wants Him to Know
Jaleel White's memoir gave him a chance to offer clarity on situations such as his falling out with Will Smith. During an ...
Jaleel White Talks Steve Urkel, Child Stardom, and How to “Milk an Audience”
The Family Matters legend speaks to VF about the hard lessons, difficult relationships—with figures from Les Moonves to Bill ...
Jaleel White Shares Awkward First Date with Bianca Lawson and College Tensions with Gabrielle Union in Growing Up Urkel
Jaleel White, the actor inextricably identified with the iconic Steve Urkel from Family Matters, is pulling back the curtain ...