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12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joshua Jackson Talks Getting 'Off My High Horse' Over Surprising Personal Preference (Exclusive)
Joshua Jackson Talks Getting 'Off My High Horse' Over Surprising Personal Preference (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. It takes a lot to alter a stringently held opinion, but not only kept an open mind after many years, he's happy to admit that he was wrong. The Doctor Odyssey star sat down with Parade to chat about his new partnership with Olipop, a prebiotic drink that was formulated as a healthier alternative to typical sodas, and admitted that through their work together, he's "come down off [his] high horse" when it comes to one particular flavor. After giving up soda, a choice that was "purely health-based" after looking at the "amount of sugar [and] the additives [and] dyes" that can be found in a typical pop—"stuff [he] didn't want to put into [his] body"—he always "really missed" Dr Pepper. When he found Olipop's Doctor Goodwin flavor, it was a delightful revelation that "you can actually still enjoy this thing without getting all that bad stuff in your body," but it also led to the realization that, after years of maintaining a strict anti-cherry cola attitude, it's actually quite good. "I've had to come down off my high horse," he admits. "I have discovered this summer through Olipop that I actually love cherry cola, so that's now my solid number two." However, for anyone who might have the "assumption that it won't be as good as the original," he also recommends the brand's Orange Cream flavor, which he calls "legitimately excellent." As part of their partnership, Jackson shot a video ad inspired by the iconic, celebrity-driven drink ads of the '90s. While he can't quite remember which brand or star made such an impression on him, he knew he "wanted to see if [he] was cool enough to be able to open the can with one hand" as someone else once did on TV. "And it turns out, I am," he adds. "I was very proud of myself." Working on the campaign also left him thinking about a signature flavor he could create for himself, admitting, when asked, that he had been "a little stressed out about" getting the question. In the end, though, he came up with "a really good one:" a 7Up or Sprite-style beverage, flavored with a "super tart lemon lime" base named "The Spinal Tap," which is "based upon Dr. Death." He later joked, "We're heavily Dr. Death-themed," as he named his character, and the real-life inspiration for the Peacock series, Christopher Duntsch, as the one of his former characters who "for sure would be a master villain" if any of them could have joined the Fringe universe. Meanwhile, Luke, his character in the 2000 film The Skulls, would have made the most seamless fit on the team of scientists and federal investigators. "He was kind of paranoid and also a little naive, which I think you need to be as part of the Fringe team," Jackson explains. Finally, he says none other than Doctor Odyssey's Dr. Bankman would be the best equipped to crack any of their cases, thanks to being a "very good clinical thinker" who "thinks outside the box."Joshua Jackson Talks Getting 'Off My High Horse' Over Surprising Personal Preference (Exclusive) first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Joshua Jackson speaks out on Doctor Odyssey cancellation
Joshua Jackson is "bummed out" by the cancellation of Doctor Odyssey. The 47-year-old actor had a great time filming the medical drama and has been left mystified as to why it was axed by ABC after just one season, despite giving the network its most-watched debut drama in five years. He told People magazine: "I'm always bummed out when a show gets cancelled. I really, really enjoyed the experience. "That was a really good group of people, and it was a really fun show. "But this is a crazy and difficult business, and whatever the reasons were for them not wanting to move forward with it, they don't actually tell us those things. "I'm going to miss the gang for sure." Joshua is "sad" he won't get to return to the show but he hoped fans still had a great time watching. He said: "I hope they got the same thing that we got out of it, which was that it was a beautiful, over-the-top kind of experience that was like nothing else on television, I don't think. "I'm sad that we don't get to go back and do it again. But I really enjoyed the time that we did get to do it." The former Dawson's Creek star confirmed his contract had "lapsed" so the show was cancelled by default, and though there is always a possibility Doctor Odyssey could return with a new cast, he thinks it is unlikely. He said: "They may make that show with somebody else. "I have no idea what their plans are. They haven't let me know, but I am not holding my breath that it's coming back." Doctor Odyssey was co-created by Ryan Murphy and the actor heaped praise on his experience working with the American Horror Story showrunner. He said: "He dreams up incredible worlds, and he puts together great teams, both in front of the camera and behind the camera. "So I know everybody from that show is going to be okay, everybody's good. It's a bummer we don't get to do it again, but I'm happy for the time that we got."
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Joshua Jackson Speaks Out on ‘Doctor Odyssey' Cancellation: ‘I'm Sad We Don't Get to Go Back and Do It Again'
Joshua Jackson isn't sure why 'Doctor Odyssey' was canceled by ABC after one season, but he will miss the wacky medical drama. In a new interview, the actor, who portrayed cruise line doctor Max Bankman, said that he's 'always bummed out when a show gets canceled' and that he 'really, really enjoyed the experience' he had on the Ryan Murphy series. More from Variety 'Doctor Odyssey' Canceled at ABC After One Season 'Doctor Odyssey' Crewmembers Sue Disney for Alleged Sexual Harassment on Set, 'Blacklisting' Them After Filing Complaint Disney's Craig Erwich on Broadcast TV's Resurgence, Fates of 'Doctor Odyssey' and 'The Bachelor' - and Which Ratings Matter Most (EXCLUSIVE) 'That was a really good group of people, and it was a really fun show,' he told People, adding that he definitely will miss the cast. 'But this is a crazy and difficult business, and whatever the reasons were for them not wanting to move forward with it, they don't actually tell us those things… It's a bummer we don't get to do it again, but I'm happy for the time that we got.' He noted that he hopes the audience got the same thing the cast did: 'It was a beautiful, over-the-top kind of experience that was like nothing else on television, I don't think.' The drama was on the bubble until June, when Variety reported that the cast's contracts expired and there were no plans to place it back on the schedule. Jackson confirmed that his contract was up, adding, 'They may make that show with somebody else. I have no idea what their plans are. They haven't let me know, but I am not holding my breath that it's coming back.' Along with Jackson, 'Doctor Odyssey' starred Phillipa Soo as Avery Morgan, a nurse practitioner, Sean Teale as Tristan Silva, a nurse, and Don Johnson as Robert Massey, the Odyssey's captain. The series followed the emergency staff as they worked on a luxury cruise line with themed visitors each week. Recurring cast members included Jacqueline Toboni, Marcus Emanuel Mitchell, Rick Cosnett and Laura Harrier as chef Vivian, with prominent guest stars, like Rachel Dratch, Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini and Angela Bassett. In May, three of the show's former crew members filed a lawsuit against 20th Television and Disney, accusing assistant prop master Tyler Patton of 'unwanted touching' and making 'sexual jokes, innuendos, comments, sexual gestures and images.' The lawsuit claimed the studio enabled an 'unchecked campaign of sexual harassment for months.' 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? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Joshua Jackson Admits He's ‘Bummed Out' by Doctor Odyssey Cancellation: ‘It Was a Really Fun Show'
Weeks after Doctor Odyssey's cancellation after one season, Joshua Jackson is saying goodbye to the ABC sudser. 'I'm sad that we don't get to go back and do it again,' Jackson told People. 'But I really enjoyed the time that we did get to do it.' More from TVLine Doctor Odyssey's Cancellation Fits Right Into Our Fever Dream Theory (Just Let Us Have This One) Doctor Odyssey Cancelled at ABC After One Season ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for 9-1-1: Nashville, High Potential, Grey's and More - Most Scripted Shows Held for October The cast's options for a second season were not picked up when they expired back in June, according to our sister site Deadline, meaning that they are free to book other roles. Though not a formal cancellation, if ABC does eventually want Doctor Odyssey to return, producers would need to re-sign all lead actors to new deals; Jackson doesn't anticipate that happening. 'They may make that show with somebody else,' Jackson shared. 'I have no idea what their plans are. They haven't let me know, but I am not holding my breath that it's coming back.' He added that he's 'always bummed out when a show gets cancelled' and that he 'really, really enjoyed the experience.' 'That was a really good group of people, and it was a really fun show,' he said. 'I'm going to miss the gang for sure.' The modern-day Love Boat starred Jackson as Max Bankman, the onboard doctor of the Odyssey, a cruise ship helmed by Captain Massey (played by Miami Vice's Don Johnson). Dr. Max treated the ship's many medical emergencies alongside nurses Avery (Shining Girls' Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (The Gifted's Sean Teale), but things got messy after the group had a threesome, resulting in plenty of love triangle drama. During the course of its freshman run, the Ryan Murphy series' glitzy look and pandemic origins prompted TVLine to develop the Fever Dream Theory, arguing that Max never recovered from COVID. As we theorized, The Odyssey wasn't a ship it all — it was Heaven, beckoning Max to 'cross over' to the other side. Jackson has not explicitly confirmed the theory, but did previously admit that they 'had a similar theory operating on set.' Do you share Jackson's disappointment abos cancellation? Hit the comments with your reactions! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Screen Geek
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
ABC Cancels Series After Only One Season
ABC has made another tough decision regarding one of their newest television shows. Unfortunately, for fans of one particular series, it's been confirmed that ABC has canceled the title after releasing one sole season on their network. It took quite some time for the scripted series to receive some kind of update regarding whether or not it would be renewed or canceled entirely. Now, however, we know that ABC decided on the latter. It's unfortunate that the series had to be canceled, and even more so that crew members are alleging that there was inappropriate behavior while working on the series. What began as a promising addition to the network's lineup has now ended not only in cancellation, but under the cloud of behind-the-scenes concerns that have started to come to light in recent weeks. '' Doctor Odyssey ' has been canceled after one season on ABC.' Variety notes 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.' With that said, the outlet does suggest one possible reason for the show's cancellation. The news was released just '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 the crew members also accused '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.' The medical drama series, created by Ryan Murphy, starred Joshua Jackson as Max Bankman. His character is a doctor on a luxury cruise line called the Odyssey. The story revolves around Bankman as he assists with medical emergencies while overseas. The series Doctor Odyssey was produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the latest titles to be renewed or canceled by ABC and other such television networks and platforms as we have them.
