Jane Seymour on Why ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’ Is Ripe for a Reboot

Despite the fact that she has won a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a trophy case full of other awards, Jane Seymour continues to be passionate about acting. At the centre of Harry Wild, the 71-year-old female player is still performing at a high level. Seymour plays the role of a retired literature professor who, after being a victim of a mugging, decides to pursue a career in crime solving in the Irish Acorn television series.

It should come as no surprise that the renowned actress has extensive experience starring in her own show. On the television show Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman, she played the role of Dr Michaela ‘Mike’ Quinn for a total of six seasons and two films. Who could ever forget her performance? In the moments leading up to her departure for the 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival, we had the opportunity to catch up with Seymour as she contemplated the influence of the western drama and whether or not we will ever see the good physician again.

Share with me some of the history you have with the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

I have attended the most recent three or four, Jane Seymour said. At one point in time, I was given a Golden Nymph. My tenure as president of the jury lasted for one year. They did not give me any prior notice before putting me on stage at the very last second of one year. It was necessary for me to discuss something in both French and English. My decision to host was made by them. Both television and Harry Wild are going to be the focus of my celebrations this year.

What makes this festival stand out from others such as others?

It is unique to television broadcasts in other countries. It’s a lot of fun because we get to meet a lot of the actors, as well as both the writers and the producers. The creators will be present, and you will have the opportunity to speak with them about their work. It’s even possible that they might consider you to be helpful. Such a stunning location is Monte-Carlo. The past few days have been wonderful, with delicious meals, and everyone is having a good time while dressed to the nines. Every time you go out, you never know who you might run into. This is the very first time that I will be taking my son Kris. Additionally, he is bringing his wife, Miso, who is travelling all the way from South Korea. They just recently tied the knot and are currently on their way to South Korea to attend a wedding in that country. In all seriousness, he is eager to take her to the south of France.

You’ve been a part of television for a very long time. Since Dr. Quinn made his debut on the airwaves in 1993, we are getting close to the end of the thirty-year mark. How do you think the show would perform in the present day?

In my opinion, it would make a lot of money. Despite the fact that it is dated, it is not dated because it is dated anyway, just like the Yellowstone spinoff 1883. There are a lot of wonderful westerns that are currently making a comeback. It was completely ahead of its time. I believe that it would perform better. People want to see something that is about the community that is dysfunctional and how they can wrap their heads around it in light of the craziness that is going on in the world. A fantastic script has been written by Beth Sullivan, who is also the creator of the show. They have not yet achieved their goal of success. Thirty years later, we would continue the series at that point. Consequently, it would be at the turn of the century, which would make the beginning of the women’s movement a more intriguing topic of discussion. That, along with immigration, intolerance, murder, mayhem, and guns, as well as native people being used and abused, which is unfortunately happening today, would be a part of our lives. We gave it our best shot, but unfortunately, it is a cycle that never ends, which is what makes it relevant in the present day.

Have there been any aspects of Dr. Quinn’s story that were not thoroughly investigated?

At this point, I believe that Sully, who is portrayed by Joe Lando, and Michaela have been married for a considerable amount of time. In addition, their daughter is now an adult and a physician. In light of this, I believe that it is the relationship between three generations. At this point in my life, I am a grandmother. What is the best way to deal with a daughter who is following in her footsteps and most likely believes that she is out of date? I believe that you would find out about the various generations, as well as what is considered to be progress, what is considered to be tradition, and what is considered to be experience.

The legacy of the show is something that you are very proud of.

Crime has taken our place ever since. The reason we were removed from the air is so that men can watch a great deal of violent and criminal content. Crime is profitable. It’s true. Apparently, this is what people want to watch when they have some free time. Dr. Quinn possesses a certain allure that is truly remarkable. It had a tense atmosphere. Yes, it was pertinent. It was stunning and enduring in its beauty. It appears that younger generations are becoming aware of the classic show. It has been exported from the United States and is currently being played in 98 different countries. According to me, it is relevant to every culture. Connecting with people who come from different cultures and have different belief systems in order to find synergy is something that has always been a dream of mine. Those things that were new at the time are now considered to be old.

When you are at this point in your career, what is it like to find roles that you are excited about?

Because of the manner in which life is recycled, I find it to be very interesting. For a considerable amount of time, I was recognised as the queen of the miniseries. To me, [streaming] is similar to the miniseries, with the exception that there are no commercials anymore, which is something that I am very happy about. In addition, we do not need to be concerned about whether or not we will be able to watch it at home because we are able to watch it anywhere on the planet. That baby boomers have somehow demonstrated to the networks that we are not just still around, but that we are actually pretty relevant and fun to watch, is something that I find to be very exciting.

Similar to Harry Wild.

The Harry Wild team spans multiple generations. It is just as much a relationship between her and her son, Charlie, who is portrayed by Kevin Ryan, because Charlie is the detective who believes he is always right and knows everything there is to know. There is the daughter-in-law with obsessive-compulsive disorder, Orla, played by Amy Huberman. Then there is the granddaughter, played by Rose O’Neill’s Lola, who is desperate to be her own person and make her own decisions, but she is unsure whether she should listen to her parents, herself, or her grandmother. Harry has a strong sense of autonomy. She is seventy years old. Even though she has never been married, she is a mother. Suddenly, it’s a completely different line of work. That is an entirely new life. A bouncy quality can be seen in her gait. Despite the fact that she is constantly in and out of danger and in and out of relationships, she is a very useful teacher because she is well-versed in her own history and is able to discover random things from books.

around everything in their heads. Everything that we discuss in today’s society is included in that show, including but not limited to racism, illness, life and death, immigration, different cultures, religions, different beliefs, gay and straight people, and so on.