There’s a brand new Kelso ruling Point Place, WI. On “That ’90s Show,” Netflix’s “That ’70s Show” spinoff, viewers are launched to a new era of basement-dwelling teenagers, together with city newcomer Leia (Callie Haverda), rebellious badass Gwen (Ashley Aufderheide), sassy scene-stealer Ozzie (Reyn Doi), attached-at-the-lips lovebirds Nikki and Nate (Sam Morelos and Maxwell Donovan), and charming jokester Jay (Mace Coronel). During the sequence premiere, we study that Jay is not simply any Jay; he is the son of Michael Kelso, portrayed by Ashton Kutcher within the authentic sequence. The father-son duo share a candy second when Kutcher makes a cameo within the first episode, highlighting simply how unimaginable Coronel’s casting actually is.
Though “That ’90s Show” did not intend to re-create characters from the OG present, the similarities between Jay and Michael are arduous to disregard. For starters, Coronel seems identical to a younger Kutcher, from the floppy brown hair to the candy smile. Beyond bodily attributes, Jay is simply as goofy, lovable, and endearing as his dad and even shouts his signature “Burn!” catchphrase sometimes.
Coronel tells POPSUGAR he ready for the position by watching previous episodes of “That ’70s Show” to watch Michael and onscreen mother Jackie, performed by Mila Kunis. “I studied each of my dad and mom within the present,” he says. “Biologically, we are inclined to undertake slight traits and mannerisms from our dad and mom. So it was necessary for me to have the ability to apply that science into the character by learning.”
“I used to be advised by my dad and mom to not stroll in secondhand sneakers, however quite break in mine.”
When it got here time to slide into his best flannel and embody Jay, Coronel did not contemplate the large sneakers he and his castmates have been filling by starring within the reboot of such a beloved present. “I used to be advised by my dad and mom to not stroll in secondhand sneakers, however quite break in mine,” he says. “I’ve been performing since I used to be 7 and infrequently get intimidated, solely impressed to create and categorical.” He says he completely loved his transient time performing on set alongside Kutcher, with whom he bonded over a mutual love of jiu-jitsu.
Throughout season one in every of “That ’90s Show,” Jay transforms from suave flirt with a participant status to whole sweetheart who’s falling for Leia, essentially the most harmless member of their smoking circle. However, their relationship standing is up within the air as Leia heads again dwelling to Chicago for the college yr; after Jay breaks up together with her to keep away from doing lengthy distance, he rapidly realizes his mistake and begs to reconcile. But there could also be secret emotions brewing between Leia and Nate, leaving her uncertain find out how to proceed. Thankfully, the present was just lately renewed for a second season, so we’ll get to see how the potential love triangle performs out quickly sufficient.
To rejoice the continued Kelso legacy, we rounded up all of the methods Jay is just like his dad, each looks- and personality-wise. See the side-by-side comparisons forward, and witness Coronel in motion on “That ’90s Show,” now streaming on Netflix.