Reboots have become a popular trend in Hollywood today. Nostalgic audiences have an appetite for the past, and Home improvement joined the mix of discussions about a potential revival series, but according to Tim Allenproduction has been “stuck” for one reason: certain actors.
“They keep talking about how it could go forward, but they’re stuck (because) there’s some personality issues right now with the boys,” Allen shared Us Weekly in June 2026, referring to the actors who played his on-screen sons, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith.
The Toy Story 5 star went on to note, “They have their own issues. I always thought it would be cool if it was a story about them. It’s a little challenging right now, to say the least.”
So will Home improvement restart do you have a new cast? Here’s what we know so far about the new series.
Where are the originals Home improvement Stars now?
Allen, who played Tim “The Tool Man” in the original series, is focused on promoting Toy Story 5, where he reprises his role as the beloved Buzz Lightyear. His co-star Patricia Richardsonwho played Jill on the show, has landed steady film and TV gigs over the years, most recently in Grey’s Anatomy, shifting gears and A County Line: No Fear.
As for Bryan, he was arrested in November 2025 for a violation of domestic violence. Previously, Bryan was arrested on suspicion of DUI, assault and robbery.
Richardson said in a 2024 podcast interview that Thomas was no longer “interested in acting”.
Got the new one Home improvement Show been cast yet?
No. Despite Allen’s desire for a revival, the needle has yet to move in one Home improvement reboot. So an official cast announcement has not been made.
What did Tim Allen say about Home improvement Restart Cast?
As previously mentioned, Allen said his co-stars from the original series have “personality issues,” likely referring to Bryan’s legal problems and Thomas and Smith’s disinterest in returning to acting.
What would Home improvement Restart Show Be About?
Allen noted that he wanted a reboot to focus on his character’s sons. He told Us Weekly in June 2026 that he “always thought it would be cool if it was a story about” Brad, Randy and Mark.
