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Dan Levy Rules Out Schitt's Creek Sequel After Emotional Return to Set

Dan Levy revealed he considered a sequel to the hit series Schitt's Creek but has decided against it following an emotional return to the show's filming location. The visit to Goodwood, Ontario, where the fictional town was set, brought back strong memories, particularly of his late co-star Catherine O'Hara. Schitt's Creek enjoyed a dramatic rise in popularity during its six-season run, culminating in multiple Emmy wins. O'Hara's death in January 2024 has profoundly impacted Levy and the potential for any future project.

Key Points: Dan Levy on Schitt's Creek Sequel & Catherine O'Hara's Legacy

  • Sequel considered but ruled out
  • Emotional return to filming location
  • Show's rise from cult hit to Emmy darling
  • Catherine O'Hara's passing a key factor
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"It's tough being back": Actor Dan Levy on potential sequel to comedy series Schitt's Creek

Dan Levy discusses his emotional return to the Schitt's Creek set, memories of Catherine O'Hara, and why a sequel won't happen. Read the full interview.

"It's tough being back": Actor Dan Levy on potential sequel to comedy series Schitt's Creek
"It's tough, it's tough being back. I didn't think that I'd have quite an emotional reaction. - Dan Levy"

Washington DC, April 6

Actor-filmmaker Dan Levy revealed he once ruminated on a potential follow-up to hit series Schitt's Creek. After star Catherine O'Hara's death, however, the showrunner-actor said he wouldn't pursue a sequel, reported Deadline.

In the interview tied to Levy's forthcoming Netflix comedy show Big Mistakes, the Emmy-winning creator strolled down Goodwood, Ontario, the small community that served as the filming locale for the fictitious town where a newly broke wealthy family was forced to settle in the show Schitt's Creek.

Levy noted he had not returned to the set since filming wrapped on the show ahead of 2020, including the Goodwood Mercantile store, which served as his character David's artisan crafts store, Rose Apothecary. The real store now sells merchandise and also includes a condolence book dedicated to O'Hara.

"Yeah, I was thinking about it," John Levy said of a potential sequel to Schitt's Creek. "It's tough, it's tough being back. I didn't think that I'd have quite an emotional reaction," added John Levy as quoted by Deadline.

He tearfully added of his feelings, "Just a lot of memories, a lot of memories with Catherine. It's what you have to hold on to, is the memories of it all," as quoted by Deadline.

Schitt's Creek was a runaway breakout toward the latter half of its six-season run, when it scored a Netflix bump that took the show from its humble cult origins to eventual status as a mainstream staple.

Running from 2015 to 2020, the series starred Levy and his father, Eugene Levy, and sister, Sara Levy, as well as O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Chris Elliott, Jennifer Robertson and Noah Reid. It was nominated for 19 Emmys and won nine, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and clinched trophies in all four of its nominated acting categories, reported Deadline.

O'Hara, the beloved two-time Emmy-winning SCTV, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek alumna, died of a pulmonary embolism with rectal cancer as the underlying cause in late January of this year at age 71, reported Deadline.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Schitt's Creek was such a comfort show during the pandemic! It's a shame there won't be more, but it's the right call. You can't replace that magic, especially after such a loss. The show had a beautiful, complete ending anyway. Ew, David! 😄
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Aman W
While I respect his emotional decision, part of me feels a little disappointed. The characters were so well-written, and there was potential for more stories. Maybe a spin-off focusing on Patrick and David's life? But I get it, the heart of the show was the family.
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Sarah B
The article says "John Levy" a couple of times instead of Dan Levy. That's a pretty big error for a news piece. Otherwise, a touching tribute to the impact of the show and Catherine O'Hara's legacy.
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Karthik V
It's interesting how a show about a wealthy family losing everything resonated globally. The Indian adaptation would be wild! Imagine a rich Mumbai family ending up in a small town in Punjab. Jokes aside, the original's message of love and acceptance was universal. Best wishes to Dan Levy.

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