Where Are They Now? The Cast of ‘Saved by the Bell’

It may seem like just yesterday for ‘80s and ‘90s kids, but it has unbelievably been more than 25 years since Zack Morris and company last roamed the halls of Bayside High School on “Saved by the Bell.” NBC has announced a reboot of the classic teen sitcom to air on its new Peacock streaming service, which will hopefully bring the familiar antics to a whole new generation, but in the meantime, looking back at the original cast is sure to get the nostalgia flowing and make you feel old in the process.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar: Then

Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack Morris was the definition of a ‘90s teen heartthrob, with his coiffed blonde hair, chiseled jawline, and mildly bad-boy attitude.

Gosselaar was just 14 when he was cast in the “Saved by the Bell” predecessor show, “Good Morning Miss Bliss,” and he grew up over the next several years on both “Saved by the Bell” and “The College Years” spin-off.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar: Now

Today, Gosselaar is barely recognizable from his “Saved by the Bell” days, having ditched the blonde locks for a more ruggedly handsome look.

After prominent roles in “NYPD Blue” and the TNT legal comedy “Franklin & Bash” over the past twenty years, Gosselaar has more recently starred in Fox’s “The Passage” based on Justin Cronin’s thriller novel, and he now appears as Rainbow’s hippie dad in “Mixed-ish,” ABC’s “Black-ish” prequel series.

Mario Lopez: Then

Mario Lopez and his sweet mullet joined the cast during the overhaul of “Good Morning Miss Bliss” and helped “Saved by the Bell” establish its own identify after the move from Disney to NBC. His audition for the role of athlete and military kid A.C.

Slater impressed producers so much that they changed the character from his original conception as Italian-American, and Slater’s rivalry-turned-friendship with Zack became one of the show’s signature pairings.

Mario Lopez: Now

Lopez has established a successful career as a TV host for shows like MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew,” the American version of “The X Factor,” and the celebrity news programs “Extra” and “Access Hollywood.” With his hosting duties have come a string of guest appearances as himself in movies and TV shows, as well as occasional roles in ABC Family holiday movies.

Lopez is also one of the confirmed cast members returning for the “Saved by the Bell” revival.