Is 'Schitt's Creek' Coming Back? The Famous Motel Might Provide a Clue
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Rumors of a Schitt's Creek reboot are swirling after a video about a key filming location went viral online.
The Hockley Motel, known in the series as the Rosebud Motel, was the Rose family's home and featured in all six seasons of the Canadian sitcom.
Recently, the "Rosebud Motel" sign, which had been removed following filming, reappeared on the property.
Newsweek has contacted Dan and Eugene Levy's representatives for comment via email.
The Context
Schitt's Creek is an Emmy Award-winning series created by Dan Levy and his father, Eugene Levy, who also starred in the program together. The sitcom premiered in Canada in 2015 on CBC and in the United States the same year on Pop TV. However, it wasn't until its arrival on Netflix in 2017 that it became a hit with the American audience.
Known for its laugh-out-loud comedy and quotable moments, Schitt's Creek featured a star-studded cast led by Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara as Johnny and Moira Rose. Dan Levy and Annie Murphy played their children, David and Alexis. Emily Hampshire played motel worker Stevie Budd, and Sarah Levy—daughter of Eugene Levy—played Twyla Sands.
Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy and Catherine O'Hara at the FYC Screening of Pop TV's "Schitt's Creek" at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California, on May 30, 2019.
Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy and Catherine O'Hara at the FYC Screening of Pop TV's "Schitt's Creek" at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California, on May 30, 2019.What To Know
Last week, singer Nicole Rayy took to TikTok to share a video of herself standing in front of the Hockley Motel.
"So the rumors are true. I wanted to see for myself that it was back, and it's back! The sign is back," she told her 19,600 followers. "I don't know what they're gonna make. Maybe a reunion? Another season? A movie? Who's excited?!"
At the time of publication, her video had racked up more than 1.6 million views, 67,500 likes and 1,500 comments.
On Tuesday, @itsschittscreek, a Schitt's Creek fan account, posted Rayy's clip on Instagram, where it received an additional 1.6 million views, 53,600 likes and 1,000 comments.
In 2021, the Hockley Motel—located in Mono, Ontario, outside of Toronto—was listed for sale at $1.6 million U.S. dollars, Deadline reported at the time. It is unclear whether someone purchased the property. While the signage could be a clue of a reboot or spinoff as social media users hope, it could also simply be a nod to the building's history.
Dan Levy previously hinted that Schitt's Creek's story wasn't finished. During a 2020 interview with Oprah Daily, he said, "Sure!" when asked if he would consider a reboot.
"I think in order to finish your story, you have to know where people are going next, so I do know where everyone is headed," he told the outlet. "There's a thousand different avenues. I just think it's about, is it the right time? Do we think we could give it justice? Do we think it would be the same quality of what the show was? And the answer is ... I don't know."
In a 2023 interview about a possible revival, the Sex Education star echoed similar sentiments.
"I love the fact that people want more," he told E! News at the Hollywood premiere of Good Grief. "But it has to beat what we've done, and that's a tough thing to do. So until the idea comes to me, who knows?"
What People Are Saying
Hopeful fans commented on the viral TikTok and Instagram posts to share their excitement about a possible return to the town of Schitt's Creek.
Instagram user @anitrainns wrote: "Bring it back. Show movie, doesn't even matter ... best show of all time!"
User @sarah.laurel.517 wrote: "It's been a horrible year. We need this."
User @m00n_m4m4 wrote: "OMG YES, DAVID!!! I didn't know until this very moment but this is everything we need right now."
User @spicymargs_foodie wrote: "Ommmmmggggg I need like 10 more seasons and a movie and a reunion."
TikTok user @xxjanelixx wrote: "OMG I might just be THE most excited if this is true. Bring me David Rose sarcasm immediately!!!!!"
User @everydayheatherann wrote: "Please tell me this is real!!!"
User @fran.zesca wrote: "WHAAAAT??? don't play with my feelings woman!!!"
What Happens Next
On Wednesday, Variety reported that Hampshire had joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the Canadian actress set to star as E.D.I.T.H. in the series Vision.
A Schitt's Creek reboot has not been confirmed.
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