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10 hours ago
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Shipwrecked! 'Doctor Odyssey' canceled after 1 season on ABC
Doctor Odyssey has hit rough waters. Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that ABC's cruise ship medical drama is ending after one season. Created by Ryan Murphy, Doctor Odyssey starred Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, and Sean Teale as a groundbreaking (for network TV) potential throuple as the medical staff on a cruise ship captained by Don Johnson. The news of the show's cancellation comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by three members of the props crew against parent company Disney and producer 20th Television alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring, retention, and supervising practices. Earlier this month, Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland, and Ava Steinbrenner alleged in the suit that Tyler Patton, hired by the companies to serve as Doctor Odyssey's assistant prop master under his wife, prop master Tammie Patton, subjected them to an "unchecked campaign of sexual harassment for months." Disney, 20th Television, and Tammie and Tyler Patton did not respond to EW's requests for comment at the time. According to the suit, Tyler and several other male props employees allegedly created "an unlawful den of sexual harassment and retaliation," which the suit claims Tammie Patton not only ignored but subjected them to retaliation for complaining about. The plaintiffs alleged that Disney and 20th TV ignored their complaints, and ultimately laid off the entire props department rather than investigate and take appropriate action. Mack, Haverland, and Steinbrenner are requesting a jury Odyssey's May 15 season 1 ender delivered closure for every character, making it a surprisingly satisfying series finale. Max (Jackson) and Avery (Soo) finally declared their love for each other, and committed to being together long-distance while following their individual dreams: Avery going to medical school, Max staying on the cruise ship. And Tristan (Teale) took not being chosen by Avery surprisingly well. The lack of drama and clear conclusion for the love triangle was the most shocking part of the episode. Plus, everyone survived the tsunami wave and earthquake aftershocks, the captain was able to keep his job despite not following orders during the crisis, and they all celebrated by dancing to "Despacito" on the beach. Not a bad way to go out for a cancelation after one season. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
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11 hours ago
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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.
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12 hours ago
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‘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
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2 days ago
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Sarah Paulson Talks Working With Kim Kardashian at Ami Paris Show
REIGN ON HIS PARADE: Alexandre Mattiussi couldn't have asked for a more dramatic backdrop for his Wednesday night Ami Paris show without calling in special effects or Sora. As guests gathered around the statue of King Louis XIV in the Place des Victoires, ominous clouds rolled in. Among those keeping an eye on the sky was Sarah Paulson, who pointed out the looming storm while snapping selfies and waiting for the show to begin. More from WWD Julez Smith Goes Neon Pink for Men's Spring 2026 Runway Show IFM 2025 BA Fashion Show Was Body Politics Victor Wembanyama Mixes Varsity Trim and Utility Cargos With Slick Louis Vuitton Loafers at Paris Menswear Show Paulson is taking some travel time before the release of her next project, 'All's Fair,' a new series from longtime collaborator Ryan Murphy. The show boasts a powerhouse cast, including Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor and Kim Kardashian. 'She gives us all a run for her money,' said the Emmy winner of Kardashian. 'She's really fun and really game. So warm, welcoming, friendly and funny.' Paulson praised Kardashian's acting. 'She's got absolute instincts, skills and chops. I don't know how you couldn't, given what she's been doing her whole life,' she said. Paulson said the pair also shared on-set chemistry. 'We had a real laughing problem. The two of us ruined several takes from giggling. It was a really funny, sweet, unexpected thing that happened.' While the first trailer has dropped, Paulson hasn't seen the finished product yet. 'He said he would show me a little something,' she said of Murphy, who likes an element of surprise. 'He offered, but then didn't deliver.' The series is slated for a November release. In Paris, Paulson was enjoying some downtime accompanied by her mother. The two spent the day sightseeing — and sweating. 'It's sweltering,' she joked, though the heat didn't stop her from stepping out in a menswear-inspired suit-and-tie look she described as 'a beautiful hybrid of wearable fancies.' Having recently walked her first runway for Miu Miu last March, Paulson was happy to be in the audience this time. 'I know now what happens back there, and it is nutty,' she said. 'I'm just so excited to be an observer. There's nothing for me to do except be a voyeur. I love sitting down and getting to see the magic happen.' Longtime friend of the house Catherine Deneuve arrived just as the show began, seated near Korean actor and brand ambassador Choi Woo-shik and Thai singer Bright. As the first looks emerged, raindrops fell, then lightning cracked crisply across the sky. The show and storm built to a dramatic crescendo with the clouds opening to Biblical buckets just as guests ran for the exit. Launch Gallery: Celebrities Front Row at Ami Paris Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Show Best of WWD Why Tennis Players Wear All White at Wimbledon: The Championships' Historic Dress Code Explained Kate Middleton's Looks at Trooping the Colour Through the Years [PHOTOS] Young Brooke Shields' Style Evolution, Archive Photos: From Runway Modeling & Red Carpets to Meeting Princess Diana
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
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- South China Morning Post
Meet Sarah Pidgeon, who'll play Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in American Love Story: she starred in Broadway's Stereophonic and Hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things, and rocked Balenciaga at last year's Tonys
In March, Sarah Pidgeon was cast as the lead in Ryan Murphy's upcoming series American Love Story, where she will play the fashion publicist who married John F. Kennedy Jr – Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Her selection made headlines, but the spotlight quickly shifted to a debate around the portrayal of Bessette's iconic style after wardrobe stills from the show sparked online criticism. Early stills from American Love Story, starring Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, have sparked an online backlash. Photo: @ryanmurphyproductions/Instagram Advertisement Fashion watchers claimed that the test images cheapened Bessette's look, and an article by The Cut slammed the clothing choices, saying: 'There is no life, there is no story, there is no familiarity with these pieces.' Amid the backlash, Murphy clarified that a 'style advisory board' is overseeing the wardrobe and that the names of its 10 members would be announced soon. The team has even acquired some pieces from Bessette's own wardrobe and replicated her famous Narciso Rodriguez wedding dress. Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette on the set of Ryan Murphy's American Love Story, June 18, in New York City. Photo: GC Images Pidgeon has yet to weigh in on the backlash – and likely won't for now – but what else do we know about the actress? What is she known for? Sarah Pidgeon (left) and Jenna Clause on the set of The Wilds. Photo: @thewildsonprime/Instagram Before landing the high-profile role, Pidgeon was already building a reputation as a talented actress. Best known for her role in Amazon Prime series The Wilds, Pidgeon also earned a Hollywood Critics Association Award nomination for her gripping performance in Hulu's Emmy-nominated miniseries Tiny Beautiful Things. Pidgeon's character in The Wilds, Leah Rilke, is stranded on an island with a group of girls following a plane crash. The story follows Leah as the group tries to survive the wilderness and discover the secret behind the plane 'accident'. In Tiny Beautiful Things, Pidgeon plays a younger version of adult character Clare as she deals with the news that her beloved mother is going to die soon.
