Michael Urie Expresses Enthusiasm for Potential 'Ugly Betty' Reunion
The actor who played Marc St. James shares why a return to Mode would be a perfect fit for today's world, though no official plans are in motion.
“We would all love that so, so much,” Michael Urie said about a potential 'Ugly Betty' revival. The actor, who played the scene-stealing assistant Marc St. James, shared his thoughts in an interview with Variety.
Urie told the outlet that some sort of 'Ugly Betty' reunion or revival "would be the greatest,". He added that the entire original cast feels the same way. The fan-favorite ABC dramedy, which ran from 2006 to 2010, featured America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, and a beloved ensemble.
A Show Ahead of Its Time
Urie believes the show's themes would resonate powerfully today. “I also think it would be so interesting in a woke world, you know?” he said. He reflected that the series was “very feminist, very queer-friendly, queer-forward” when it premiered nearly two decades ago.
As for where his character might be now, Urie joked that Marc St. James is probably “still an underling of Wilhelmenia somehow,” referencing Vanessa Williams’s formidable editor, Wilhelmenia Slater.
This has not been confirmed by Michael Urie, their representatives, or any official source — it is unverified and currently circulating as speculation. While the cast's enthusiasm is clear, no official revival plans have been announced by ABC or any production company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Michael Urie say about an 'Ugly Betty' revival?
He said a revival 'would be the greatest' and that the cast 'would all love that so, so much.'
When did 'Ugly Betty' originally air?
The ABC dramedy ran from 2006 to 2010.
Who did Michael Urie play on 'Ugly Betty'?
He played Marc St. James, the assistant to Wilhelmenia Slater (Vanessa Williams).
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