Lucy Chadman (played by Shelley Long) is a protagonist in Hello Again.
Long Island housewife who dies choking on a chicken ball and is resurrected by her sister's spell. Returns a year later to find her life drastically changed, navigates intense media scrutiny, and ultimately finds new love with Dr. Scanlon while reconciling with her family. Zelda (played by Judith Ivey) is a protagonist in Hello Again.
Lucy's sister and occult store owner who resurrects her using a spell from 'The Wisdom of Catagonia'. Warns Dr. Scanlon about a lunar deadline for Lucy's stay, suffers public vilification and vandalism, but ultimately regains family support and builds a new life. Kevin Scanlon (played by Gabriel Byrne) appears in Hello Again.
Emergency room physician who initially attempted to resuscitate Lucy. Develops a romantic bond with her upon her return, dismisses Zelda's occult warnings, loses his hospital job amid media frenzy, and departs happily with Lucy and her family. Kim Lacey (played by Sela Ward) appears in Hello Again.
Greedy former college friend of Lucy who marries Jason. Consumed by jealousy over Lucy's return, she falsely accuses Lucy of faking her death but is eventually tricked into publicly admitting her deception.
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Characters
Lucy Chadman
(played by Shelley Long) — protagonist
Long Island housewife who dies choking on a chicken ball and is resurrected by her sister's spell. Returns a year later to find her life drastically changed, navigates intense media scrutiny, and ulti...
Zelda
(played by Judith Ivey) — protagonist
Lucy's sister and occult store owner who resurrects her using a spell from 'The Wisdom of Catagonia'. Warns Dr. Scanlon about a lunar deadline for Lucy's stay, suffers public vilification and vandalis...
Kevin Scanlon
(played by Gabriel Byrne) — supporting
Emergency room physician who initially attempted to resuscitate Lucy. Develops a romantic bond with her upon her return, dismisses Zelda's occult warnings, loses his hospital job amid media frenzy, an...
Kim Lacey
(played by Sela Ward) — supporting
Greedy former college friend of Lucy who marries Jason. Consumed by jealousy over Lucy's return, she falsely accuses Lucy of faking her death but is eventually tricked into publicly admitting her dece...
Key Relationships
Kim Lacey → Zelda
(Conflict Target Of Vandalism)
Kim Lacey → Lucy Chadman
(Social Former College Friend)
Zelda → Kevin Scanlon
(Social Confidant)
Lucy Chadman → Kevin Scanlon
(Professional Attending Physician)
Lucy Chadman → Zelda
(Family Sister)
Story Analysis
A comedic fantasy exploring grief, resurrection, and finding love after loss.
Plot Progression
The Fatal Tarot
Return to the Living
Shattered Life
Media Frenzy
Party Revelation
Directed by Frank Perry
Hello Again (1987) · 5.7/10 · comedy, fantasy, romance
