The facility of three will set us free … from every little thing however drama.
Charmed, which premiered on The WB in 1998, made headlines from the beginning as Aaron Spelling employed Shannen Doherty to play one of many three Halliwell sisters, 4 years after she was infamously let go from Spelling Tv’s Beverly Hills, 90210.
“[Aaron] was extraordinarily supportive of the thought of casting Shannen Doherty as Prue,” creator Constance M. Burge recalled to InTouch in 2018, noting that the actress’ chemistry with Holly Marie Combs was one of many causes the producers wished her for the function. “Holly on the time had been on Picket Fences, and he or she was additionally pricey buddies with Shannen, so that they had terrific chemistry with one another.”
With Doherty and Combs taking up the roles of Prue and Piper, respectively, Lori Rom was set to finish the trio as youngest sister Phoebe. After they shot the pilot, Rom was recast with Alyssa Milano.
Whereas the chemistry between the Halliwell sisters labored onscreen, behind-the-scenes tensions had been excessive and historical past repeated itself when Doherty exited after three seasons. Doherty later spoke out amid studies that she and Milano didn’t get alongside.
“There was an excessive amount of drama on the set and never sufficient ardour for the work,” Doherty instructed Leisure Tonight on the time. “You understand, I’m 30 years outdated and I don’t have time for drama in my life anymore. To me it’s type of no matter. I’ll miss Holly so much and that’s actually the one factor I wish to clear up.”
She continued: “She is considered one of my greatest buddies and I really like her dearly. And there have been by no means ever ever any issues between the 2 of us, and we are going to all the time be buddies.”
Whereas Doherty claimed on the time that Combs wasn’t certain if she wished to remain on the collection with out her then-bestie, Charmed went on for 5 extra seasons with Combs, Milano and Rose McGowan, who performed their long-lost sister Paige.
The fantasy drama subsequently made historical past because the longest working hour-long collection with all feminine leads earlier than the 2006 finale. (Determined Housewives took over the distinction in 2012). For some followers, nonetheless, the legacy has been overshadowed by the alleged on-set drama. Scroll via for a whole timeline:
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