Entertainment - Media News Watch originally published at Entertainment - Media News Watch
Many completed seasons are also sitting on the shelf, with many of them star-driven projects that need their talent front and center to get the viewership they need to succeed. Fully completed seasons are also sitting on the shelf, with many of them star-driven projects that need their talent front and center, selling them to get the viewership they need to succeed.
According to a report in THR, this includes already wrapped seasons of
Feud, the Orphan Black spinoff Echoes at AMC+, Paramount’s Frasier sequel series and new star-driven prestige projects. This includes shows such as Vince Vaughn’s Bad Monkey and Palm Royale with Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Emma Stone, and The Curse which stars Emma Stone. Even a show like Fargo, which should have a built-in audience, will likely find its latest season delayed. The new season stars Jon Hamm in his first dramatic series role as a lead since Mad Men, and FX will no doubt want Hamm to do loads of interviews to boost the ratings for one of their most prestigious properties.That said, the tap hasn’t completely closed yet, with Hulu putting out the third season of Only Murders in the Building
this August. One thing noted in the article is that shows that aren’t new will likely be the first to drop, with an insider noting that during the pandemic, formerly popular shows like Atlanta took a huge dip in ratings once they finally returned from an extended hiatus. The strike could spell the end of some shows. Comment below to let us know how long you think the strike will last.
Entertainment - Media News Watch originally published at Entertainment - Media News Watch
