From Fox: This August, Fox travels to “Fantasy Island”, with an all-new version of the classic show. A modern drama series, “Fantasy Island” takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Three stars from the original “Melrose Place” — Laura Leighton, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga — will guest star in an episode as friends whose island birthday bashes expose the fault lines in their friendships.
Delving into the “what if” questions — both big and small — that keep us awake at night, each episode of this third version of “Fantasy Island” will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island. Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez, “Devious Maids,” “Grand Hotel”), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed. Assisting Elena is Ruby Aduka (Kiara Barnes, “The Bold and the Beautiful”), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (John Gabriel Rodriquez, “Miranda’s Rights,” “Rosewood”), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades. The all-new version of the classic show from Sony Pictures Television, Gemstone Studios and Fox Entertainment will premiere Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.
Production on “Fantasy Island” is currently underway on location in Puerto Rico.