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If Full House icons Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen decide to eventually reprise their (shared) role on Netflix‘s Fuller House, it won’t be at series creator Jeff Franklin‘s request.
The first two seasons of the Netflix spinoff were peppered with mentions of Michelle’s absence, including several fourth wall-breaking shoutouts to the twins who took turns playing the youngest of Danny Tanner’s daughters. But you won’t find any such shoutouts in Season 3, the first half of which dropped Friday.
“Personally, I’ve given up asking them,” Franklin admits to TVLine. “The door is open, but I’m not going to be calling them anymore to invite them. They just don’t seem interested in coming. It’s been three years of invitations, so they know the door is open. It’s up to them to decide if they want to come play or not.”
Though the actresses considered appearing in the show’s first season, at least according to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, they ultimately decided not to participate, making them the only series regulars from the original series who have not revisited their (fictional) childhood home.
How do you feel about Fuller‘s lack of Michelle? Should the Olsens take one for the team and show up in the hypothetical fourth season, or are you cool with their decision to keep their distance? Drop your thoughts in a comment below.
It would be cool if they came back for an episode or two but they clearly have no desire to and that’s totally fine. They’ve moved on with their lives from acting and seem to stay away from the spotlight these days. If I were them, having been on T.V before I could even talk and in dozens of movies and everywhere like they were I’d probably do the same. I don’t think that they’re being ungrateful just because they don’t want to do the show or that they owe the fans anything. They gave their childhoods to the fans and are under no obligation to give anything more. Let them be. I do think they should keep mentioning Michelle and breaking the fourth wall, I find it funny.
They probably weren’t invited for the third season because they declined season one and two. They don’t need the work but, it would be nice for them to show some loyalty to the show that made them millionaires.
But, that’s not for anyone to judge. From what I heard, they had a rough time on set and being a child actor isn’t easy. Can’t blame them for distancing them from acting all together.
They should ask Elizabeth Olsen to fill in. She looks just like them.
Sorry, it’s one thing for the Olsens to decide not to participate in the sequel. But having ridden their fame from the show at such an early age on to much bigger things and amassed the largest fortune, they could/should have shown some gratitude, like every other original cast member, on the occasion of FH’s 30th in the form of, say, a statement of thanks. It’s like biting both hands that fed them. No matter what, you should always show proper respect for your roots, something they clearly don’t know how to do. I don’t think that would’ve been too much to ask.
Agreed, imagine being worth hundreds of millions, and not showing an ounce of public thanks for what got you on the road to amassing that. Real classy, ladies!
Right, if they had never ridden their fame from Full House onto bigger things to ultimately become billionaire fashion mavens, that would be one thing. But they did. Congrats to them for that, but to not ever show any outward regard for what/who started to lead them to that is wrong, imo. Sadly, it merely puts a large microscope on their obvious self-importance and lack of being humble about their roots. You’d think with twins, one of them would realize that this is not the way to go.
You have a weird outlook on life. They have some magic twin power that one of them can always bow to a stranger’s point of view? “Obvious” self-importance? Maybe they just don’t want to be on-screen anymore. I’d say you have an obvious stick up your bum.
I say they are being childish and rude. They should show up a few times. Need for them to make a commitment to it but do have respect and grow up. They are like they were e years old. They would not be known if not for full house.
I think Mary kate and Ashley should appear in the 4 season of fullerhouse it would be nice to see them ,don’t get why they being so stuck up the show is so funny i love it I still watch full house every night too
The show took all of their childhood – I think the Olsen twins have given enough of themselves to this franchise already.
They should appear that would be awesome
As much as I love seeing them all on screen again less the twins. The acting is way over done and some of it seems forced and fake. Jodie Sweetin is probably the best actor/actress on the show far as regulars go. She really has talent and I am glad to see she has overcome her addictions. I know it’s a day to day thing but happy for her to have been strong for this long and not relapse. Ramona’s actress Soni does a great job too for having to be a Gibbler.
They should just recast Michelle – its just weird she is never there
Speaking for myself I want to see Billionaire
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I have to admit that at first I was skeptical about the show , but after watching the first episode, I was hooked. It is funny and I love how all the characters compliment each other. It would be nice to have Mary Kate and/or Ashley appear, but honestly, the show has my vote.
I think it would be a nice thing for them to do. Wouldn’t take that long.
Mary Kate and Ashley olsen should feel ashamed of themselves for letting down the fans that grew up with them.I was the same age as them and I watched for house of the time and they felt almost like sisters to me to see I’m turn their back on us and the Tanner family hurts
Dang voice to text never gets what I say correct.
It’s not like they are too busy to do it we only need one of them technically
Do you manage their personal calendars?
I think it would be nice to see one of them appear just once.
Oh good grief. These two women are worth over $400 million and have extremely lucrative investments, jewelry and clothing lines. Their identities are not tied up in their former career, and they are not required to appear on this show. The showrunners and cast need to accept that and move on.
That’s not the point. It doesn’t matter how busy you are or how rich you are you make time for family even if your family is fictitious .
This makes no sense. It was a job. Are you required to go to every reunion of your former co-workers? Nope. Because if you decide to move on from a job, you have every right to not want to go back. So do they.
I’m usually not one to speak ill of others, but w/ the way the Olsen twins look today, I’d rather recast Michelle
I do not really miss the twins at all. The show is so funny I actually enjoy some of the new characters. Such as DJs son who says stuff that just cracks me up. I love seeing other guests stars that appear on the show. But, all and all I am a happy fan without the twins. I would not be sad if they did guest star in at least one episode but, as for being a regular on the show Id rather talk bout Jesse’s hair. lol
Don’t care about Olsen twins. Don’t think they would fit in anymore. Too snobby. But if DJ ends up with dweeb Steve I don’t know if I’ll watch. His character is so stupid.
I think they should show up its not the show without them
I feel it was fUn seeing Olsen sisters on the show and it will be much more different without them😣
I do Really want them back. Even if it’s just for 1 episode. We “Full House” Fans MISS them.
It does feel odd that there’s no Michelle in the 2 1/2 issued seasons of ”Fuller House” thus far. Keep the show going though. I’m adjusting to their absence and enjoying the other 99% of the original cast. The series “Fuller House” is still full of fun and filled with laughter with or without the Olsen Twins. Let them be alone, however if they ( in their choosing ) decide to change their minds, have the doors “always open” for them. #FullerHouse2017 #FullHouseTheNextChapter
I don’t want to see them because they obviously don’t care enough for this great show and the great history it holds. This isn’t a small role. It’s too big for them.