Home Improvement reboot stalled by former child stars

Actor Tim Allen says a revival of the hit 1990s sitcom "Home Improvement" remains stalled due to significant obstacles involving the actors who played his on-screen sons. In a recent interview, Allen stated that while discussions about a potential reboot continue, they repeatedly encounter what he described as "personality problems" with the former child stars, adding that they have their own issues.

The central challenge for any revival, according to Allen, is that he envisioned a story focused on the adult lives of the Taylor sons. That concept is currently proving difficult. The actors in question, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Taran Noah Smith, have taken divergent paths since the show ended in 1999.

Zachery Ty Bryan, who played eldest son Brad Taylor, is currently incarcerated. He is serving a 16-month jail sentence in California and was sentenced to an additional 19 months in Oregon in March after admitting to probation violations. His legal troubles in recent years have included arrests related to driving under the influence and domestic violence.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played middle son Randy, has largely stepped away from acting. His last credited...