Dan Levy becomes emotional discussing 'Schitt’s Creek' sequel plans after Catherine O’Hara’s death
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Dan Levy has spoken candidly about the future of Schitt’s Creek, revealing he had considered a sequel series before the death of his co-star Catherine O’Hara.
The actor and co-creator became visibly emotional during an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning while revisiting Goodwood in Ontario, Canada, where the series was filmed. The visit marked his first return to the location since the show concluded in 2020.
@cbssundaymorning Dan Levy, the Emmy-winning co-creator of "Schitt's Creek," is back with a new sitcom, “Big Mistakes," the story of a New Jersey pastor and his sister, played by Taylor Ortega, who fall into a relationship with organized crime. Levy tells Anthony Mason about his early days at MTV, revisits Goodwood, Ontario, where "Schitt's Creek" and talks about the impact made by his co-stars, father Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. #danlevy #schittscreek
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When asked about the possibility of a follow-up series, Levy responded, “No. Not now.” He added, “You can’t,” as he stood outside the former Rose Apothecary set, highlighting the impact of O’Hara’s absence on any future plans.
Levy confirmed that a continuation of the series had previously been under consideration. “Yeah I was thinking about it. Yeah,” he said, before becoming emotional. The proposed sequel would have included O’Hara, who portrayed Moira Rose in the original series.
Reflecting on his return to the set, Levy said, “It’s tough. It’s tough being back. I didn’t think that I’d have quite an emotional reaction.” He continued, “Just a lot of memories … lot of memories with Catherine.”
O’Hara died on January 30 at the age of 71 following a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer identified as an underlying cause. Her death has had a significant impact on the cast and the prospect of revisiting the series.
Schitt’s Creek, co-created by Levy and his father Eugene Levy, concluded after six seasons and achieved critical acclaim, including a record-breaking sweep at the 2020 Emmy Awards.
Levy also addressed comparisons between the series and his new project, stating, “I wouldn’t let it in. I don’t think you can.” He added that Schitt’s Creek remains “the big crown jewel,” while emphasising the importance of focusing on new creative work.