Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, who played Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso in the original ‘That ’70s Show’, will not be returning for the second season of its sequel series, ‘That ’90s Show’. Kunis shared her concerns about filming the sequel with Kutcher in September 2022, as it brought back memories of their first meeting on the set of the original series.
Former ‘That ’70s Show’ stars Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have opted not to return for the second season of the spin-off series ‘That ’90s Show’. The couple, who played the beloved characters Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso, cited their previous appearances as sufficient. The first season introduced their on-screen son, Jay Kelso. Kunis elaborated on their decision during an interview at PaleyFest, stating that they had ‘done their thing’ and were content with that chapter being closed.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher will not be returning to ‘That ’90s Show’ for Season 2. Kunis explained that she and Kutcher do not feel like necessary additions to the show after their storyline played out in Season 1. The first season introduced Jason “Jay” Kelso, Jackie and Kelso’s son, who picked up right where his father’s antics left off on the original series. Despite participating in Season 1, Kunis expressed dissatisfaction with the way the show was written, particularly the decision to reunite Jackie and Kelso.
Mila Kunis has declined to return to ‘That ’90s Show’ for reasons beyond creative differences. Alongside her husband, Ashton Kutcher, Kunis appeared in the pilot episode to introduce their son and bid farewell. Kunis expressed concerns over plot inconsistencies, believing her character, Jackie, should have ended up with Fez, played by Wilmer Valderrama, as depicted in the original series finale. Despite the adoration from the live studio audience, the couple’s departure will not be repeated by other cast members, including Seth Green, who has confirmed his return as the villainous Mitch Miller.
