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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joshua Jackson's 5-Word Update On Doctor Odyssey Season 2 Is Making Fans Go Overboard, And I Can Relate
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's been over a month since Doctor Odyssey's first season reached its destination, with a somewhat disappointing finale airing on the 2025 TV schedule, but still no decision has come down from ABC regarding the future of the Ryan Murphy creation. Fans like myself have been desperate for an update, and Joshua Jackson — who brings the Dawson's Creek vibes at Dr. Max Bankman — finally came through with five words that honestly don't make me feel any better. Joshua Jackson attended the Motion Picture & Television Fund NextGen Annual Summer Party this past weekend, and as he walked the red carpet, someone can be heard commenting that they hope Doctor Odyssey would get renewed for Season 2. In the clip on X, you can see his face scrunch up, and he shrugs a couple of times before responding: They haven't told us yet. I don't love this response, because there was no confidence in the answer; it didn't sound to me like he was expecting to hear from Ryan Murphy any day now, and honestly, the facial expression read more like, 'not happening,' than 'prepare to set sail,' at least in my opinion. I'm just speculating here, but it seems like these actors — Joshua Jackson in addition to Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale, Don Johnson and the rest of the cast and crew — would kind of need to know something about the state of their employment. Either way, I'm not the only Doctor Odyssey fan reading into Jackson's words, as the comments were full of doom and frustration: I need them to just make a decision already it's driving me insane – @Fruit_Batt_ Maybe it's already cancelled and he is not allowed to say 😬 – @targetconfusion Abc put the series in the freezer and forgot about it 😔 – @FinitAaAaaaaA Keeping them + us in limbo is sick behavior😭 – @just_zutara Bruh 😭 what the hell is this??? JUST GIVE US SOME CLARITY FFS – @Lylyjen Honestly, if it's over, just put us out of our misery already! One fan referenced the wild theory that The Odyssey isn't real and that Max is stuck in a COVID-induced purgatory, hallucinating the unrealistic high-seas medical emergencies and the stunt-casted spring-breakers begging to give him the ride of his life. X user @Mietar cleverly commented: Turns out it was actually us viewers in purgatory this whole time 😭 Ahead of the Season 1 finale, the situation didn't seem so dire, as ABC/Hulu executive Craig Erwich indicated that the decision was in Ryan Murphy's hands, with creative conversations ongoing with the busy TV producer. However, weeks later — and especially with the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three former Doctor Odyssey crew members — it feels a little less likely that we're cruising toward good news. That's a lot of speculation for just five words from Joshua Jackson, but you know, we're just a little lost at sea here, wondering if we'll ever get that musical episode and reminiscing about the days of our favorite ABC primetime throuple (are there others?). While we wait for something more official to come down, Doctor Odyssey's first season is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Doctor Odyssey' Canceled at ABC After One Season
'Doctor Odyssey' has been canceled after one season on ABC. Since April, the Ryan Murphy-created medical drama has been the network's only scripted series for which a renewal or cancellation had not been announced, and Variety has now confirmed that the cast's contracts expire on Monday with no move from ABC to put the series back on its schedule for the upcoming year. More from Variety NBA Draft 2025 Livestream: How To Watch the Player Selection Event Online Scott Speedman Lands Lead Role in 'RJ Decker' Pilot at ABC Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Win Hits 16.4 Million Viewers, Biggest NBA Final Game in Six Years The news also comes after three of the show's former crew members filed a lawsuit against Disney and 20th Television on May 30, alleging that the studio enabled an 'unchecked campaign of sexual harassment for months' and accusing assistant prop master Tyler Patton of making 'sexual jokes, innuendos, comments, sexual gestures and images' in addition to 'unwanted touching' including 'openly grabbing a visiting female employee's buttocks.' 'Doctor Odyssey' starred Joshua Jackson as Max Bankman, a doctor on a luxury cruise line called the Odyssey, who works with his staff to address complex medical emergencies miles from land. The cast also included Phillipa Soo as Avery Morgan, a nurse practioner; Sean Teale as Tristan Silva, a nurse; and Don Johnson as Robert Massey, the ship's captain. Among the recurring cast was Jacqueline Toboni as engineer Rosie, Marcus Emanuel Mitchell as first officer Spencer Monroe, Rick Cosnett as housekeeping head Corey and Laura Harrier as chef Vivian. The show also frequently featured prominent guest stars, such as Rachel Dratch, Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, Angela Bassett and more. 20th Television produced 'Doctor Odyssey' in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Murphy wrote the series with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. All three served as executive producers alongside Jackson, Johnson, director Paris Barclay, Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson and Nissa Diederich. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Hamilton' Original Cast Reunites at 2025 Tony Awards & Fans Are Saying the Same Thing
'Hamilton' Original Cast Reunites at 2025 Tony Awards & Fans Are Saying the Same Thing originally appeared on Parade. The original cast of Hamilton reunited for the first time in nine years at the 2025 Tony Awards—and fans of the beloved Broadway musical could hardly "wait for it." On Sunday, June 8, the 78th Annual Tony Awards host Wicked star kicked off at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In honor of Hamilton's 10th anniversary, the original cast members—including , Phillipa Soo, , , Daveed Diggs, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Okieriete Onaodowan and Christopher Jackson—came together for an unforgettable performance at the 2025 Tonys. Other OG Hamilton stars at the Tonys included: Ariana DeBose, Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Alysha Deslorieux, Sydney James Harcourt, Neil Haskell,Sasha Hutchings, Thayne Jasperson, Stephanie Klemons, Morgan Marcell, Javier Muñoz, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Seth Stewart, Betsy Struxness, Ephraim Sykes and Voltaire Wade-Greene. The original Hamilton cast members delivered an epic performance of a medley of songs from the hit show—including "Nonstop," "My Shot," "The Schuyler Sisters," "Guns and Ships," "You'll Be Back," "The Room Where It Happens," "Satisfied," and more. Broadway enthusiasts who weren't in the "room where it happened" took to X to share their reactions. And they didn't hold back with their excitement and nostalgia. One fan declared, "It's crazy how the first notes played and I got the biggest damn smile on my face. Oh, Hamilton! #Tonys." Another exclaimed, "I remember watching Hamilton at the Tonys nine years ago and here I am now. I feel old." Someone else echoed, "Hamilton being 10 years old makes me feel so old like omg I might as well retire #tonys." A different X user wrote, "HAMILTON AT THE TONYS IM SCREAMING." However, may thought Anthony Ramos was missing from the performance—and viewers couldn't help but wonder why. One fan pointed out, "Wait. Anthony Ramos is there but wasn't included in the Hamilton reunion??" Another echoed, "Anthony Ramos not getting a special moment in the Hamilton reunion is so sjdjfjfjfg." "Yet another fan promised, "Anthony Ramos i will never forgive u for showing up to the tony awards and not participating in the Hamilton performance YOUR MISSING PRESENCE WAS NOTICED." However, fans finally did spot him after a re-watch or two, and some still weren't pleased. One X user complained, "Anthony Ramos actually showing up for the Hamilton performance just to be constantly cut out of frame and the only man with a main role without a solo… omg." Another agreed, writing, "Ariana DeBose getting more screen time as the Bullet than Anthony Ramos is dastardly. Levels of pettiness from the Hamilton team perhaps never before seen on TV." In 2016, Hamilton snagged a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations, winning 11 of them, including the nod for Best Musical. The Tony Awards kicked off at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream the following day on Paramount+. Next: Ben Platt Mourns Devastating Family Loss: "We Will Love You Forever" 'Hamilton' Original Cast Reunites at 2025 Tony Awards & Fans Are Saying the Same Thing first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Former ‘Doctor Odyssey' crew members sue Disney for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation
Three former 'Doctor Odyssey' crew members are suing Disney and 20th Television for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring. Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland, and Ava Steinbrenner filed a lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court detailing their alleged experience working on the props crew of the ABC medical drama. In the court docs obtained by The Post, the plaintiffs claimed their supervisor, assistant prop master Tyler Patton, subjected them to 'an unchecked campaign of sexual harassment.' Advertisement 7 Sean Teale, Phillipa Soo and Joshua Jackson in 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney The trio alleged that Tyler — who reported to his wife, prop master Tammie Patton — constantly harassed the plaintiffs with 'sexual jokes, innuendoes, comments, sexual gestures and images, and unwanted touching.' The court docs claimed that in July 2024, Tyler texted the prop department group message a link appearing to reference a news story about Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race. But according to the plaintiffs, the link sent them to an image of a naked male. Advertisement 7 Director Paris Barclay and Joshua Jackson on the set of 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney via Getty Images 7 Crew members on the set of 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney via Getty Images In another alleged incident, he asked aloud to other employees why 'no one had broke her yet,' in reference to one of the plaintiffs, according to court docs. Tyler, according to the crew members cited in the lawsuit, 'engaged in much of his sexually harassing conduct in the presence of management,' including his wife, who 'took no action to stop him.' Advertisement During one confrontation, Tyler allegedly told other employees, 'If I wasn't f—ing the boss, I'd be fired,' the lawsuit claims. 7 Phillipa Soo on the set of 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney via Getty Images The plaintiffs eventually complained about Tyler's behavior and he was fired, the court docs state. However, the lawsuit alleges that Don Bracken, described as 'a friend of the Pattons,' was hired as Tyler's replacement and demoted the crew members to 'demeaning' tasks. Mack, Haverland, and Steinbrenner were later fired alongside the rest of the entire props department except for Bracken, and Disney 'then almost immediately hired a whole new set of employees,' they alleged. Advertisement 7 Don Johnson in 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney 7 Adrianne Palicki, Michael Medico filming 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney via Getty Images In the lawsuit, the crew members claimed they've been 'blacklisted' by Disney 'in retaliation for bringing forward their good-faith complaints.' The plaintiffs said they 'have suffered and will continue to suffer pain and suffering, extreme and severe mental anguish and emotional distress, as well as economic damages including the loss of past and future earnings and benefits.' The former crew members are requesting a jury trial. They didn't specify the damages they are seeking. 7 Phillipa Soo, Sean Tale on the set of 'Doctor Odyssey.' Disney via Getty Images The Post has reached out to Disney for comment. The Pattons could not be reached for comment. Advertisement 'Doctor Odyssey,' which premiered its first season in Sept. 2024, stars Joshua Jackson as a physician working onboard a luxury cruise ship. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale and Don Johnson. ABC has yet to renew the series for Season 2.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How Lily Chu's interest in obituaries inspired a bestselling 'enemies-to-lovers' rom-com
Lily Chu has always been fascinated by the obituaries — and particularly how they offer the final story of someone's life to the world. "I'm in such awe of the responsibility of pulling those lives together and just kind of having the final say on what someone has contributed," Chu told CBC Books in an interview. That long-standing interest takes centre stage in Drop Dead, Lily's Chu latest novel — smart enemies-to-lovers rom-com with a twist of mystery. The novel follows two rival journalists: Nadine, now an obituary editor after a career setback, and Wes, an aspiring investigative reporter stuck writing lifestyle pieces. After Nadine accidentally publishes a premature obituary for a literary legend Dot Voline, she and her old rival are thrown together in a race against time to uncover a hidden scandal from Dot's past. With just weeks before Dot's eccentric mansion is sold, Nadine and Wes dive into the mystery — and their tension-filled history. As the story unfolds, Drop Dead explores deeper themes, including racism, sexism and complicated parent-child relationships. The 2025 CBC Poetry Prize is currently accepting submissions Chu writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters. Her debut rom-com novel was The Stand-In. She's also the author of The Comeback and The Takedown. Like Chu's three previous novels, Drop Dead was released first as an audiobook — featuring award-winning actor Phillipa Soo, known for her role in the original Broadway run of Hamilton, and actor John Cho as the lead voices. In her own words, Lily Chu shares how she wrote Drop Dead. Balancing romance and mystery "The romance always had to take centre stage — it was the primary focus at all times. That really guided how I approached the mystery elements. They were there to support the story of Wes and Nadine, the two main characters, and their relationship growth, rather than taking over the entire story like a typical mystery might. So it was really more about balance. As I was writing it, I realized that mysteries are actually really hard to write. "The biggest challenge was that the mystery hadn't originally been planned. It just sort of came up. As I was writing it, I realized that mysteries are actually really hard to write. Doing any mystery-related stuff is extremely difficult. I've always wanted to write a mystery, though, so this was a way to dabble in it. But, looking back, had I done it again, I would have plotted it out much, much more clearly for myself." Big and wonderful "I think she [Dot Voline] is my favourite character I've ever written. She is so epic. She's mega. Everything about her was fantastic. "I think many of us have one of those kinds of women in our lives, like an older woman who is maybe nearing the end of her time here, and they have a lot of wisdom to give. They have not a lot of care left about how they give the message. She's based on all of these women that I've met in my life who are just so honest and strong and have lived their life to the fullest - Lily Chu "She's based on all of these women that I've met in my life who are just so honest and strong and have lived their life to the fullest. Like, they are just out there doing what they want to do. And her lifestyle reflects that — you know, the caftans, jewelry, the car — everything. "I wanted everything about her to be big and wonderful. And just the kind of woman — she walks down the street and I'm like, 'I want to be like her in 20, 30, 40 years. You know, that's what I want to be.' "She's not based on any particular author in general, but just an amalgam of all of the fantastic female writers out there." Grounded in reality "A lot of those topics — racism, inter-family strife, mental health, the general unfairness of life — that's something that everybody experiences. So, even though it's a rom-com, it would be odd to me to remove these aspects of what I consider kind of everyday life for a lot of people and have the characters exist in a world where those things don't exist. "The way I've written the world is a contemporary Toronto. These are things that people who live in contemporary Toronto have to deal with. So, those are things that characters will naturally have to deal with themselves. These are things that people who live in contemporary Toronto have to deal with. "I personally really like books that also deal with these topics because I think that helps make the characters a little more grounded. And it also is more emotionally resonant. "I think books are, and storytelling in general, is how we gain a lot of knowledge about the world and how other people react to experiences that we might be having ourselves. "Wes' mom is not great, not the best mother he could hope for. She's very selfish, she's very demanding. She is someone who Wes has had a lot of trouble dealing with and shields his sisters from her. I really wanted to look at that dynamic of somebody who felt the need to step up and be a parent and what that meant kind of within the family and for that character himself — not just within the family, but also within his other relationships." Inside the audio process " Drop Dead is my fourth rom-com, and like the others, it was released in audio first because of my deal with Audible. My book deal covers both print and audio, so it comes out exclusively on Audible first, then later in print. Drop Dead came out in audio last summer. "The creative process is actually really interesting because we all work on the book together. Normally, a writer works with one editor to shape the book — figuring out what's missing, what needs to be strengthened, what's working and what's not. But in this case, it's collaborative. My audiobook editor, my print editor, and I work as a team, which is great. They're both fantastic. My audiobook editor, my print editor, and I work as a team, which is great. "On the audio side, I submit a draft, and then my editor helps shape it into an audio version. And when I say 'we,' I mean she does most of the heavy lifting, and I add comments. We include a pronunciation key, notes on accents or speech patterns, even audio snippets if needed. "We also make small changes to smooth the audio — like cutting redundant dialogue tags — but otherwise, the audio is about 99 per cent the same as the print. "Philippa Soo has narrated all of my books so far, so she was always going to be Nadine. When they asked what I thought of John Cho for Wes, I said, 'Sure — call me if you get him.' And then they actually did. I nearly passed out. "Philippa always fits my books really well. The way she performs the characters is fantastic — she brings so much brightness and nuance to the words. I completely trust her to do an amazing job. "And John was amazing. When you're writing, the voices live in your own head. So when you finally hear the narrators, it's funny — you start to hear their voices mixed in with yours. Now, when I go through Drop Dead, I hear their voices in my head alongside mine."
