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10 hours ago
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Josh Gad Drops Out Of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar' Hollywood Bowl Concert Due To Covid
Following his casting news as King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert, Josh Gad has dropped out of the show after coming down with Covid. With opening night on Friday, the Tony-nominated actor announced his diagnosis with a statement Wednesday on Instagram while praising the show as 'one of the greatest things you will ever see.' More from Deadline Phillipa Soo & Josh Gad Join Hollywood Bowl's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Starring Cynthia Erivo – Update Cynthia Erivo On Criticism Over 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Casting: 'It's A Musical, The Gayest Place On Earth' Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells To Star In 'Stay Tuned' Comedy Series Based On John Ritter Movie In Works At Hulu 'It is with enormous heartbreak that I inform you all that unfortunately, I have contracted a virus known as COVID (remember that little bastard from season one of 'Earth really sucks right now'?)' he wrote in the statement shared on Instagram. 'Anyway, out of an abundance of caution and respect for my cast, I will not be performing in Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend (unless I test negative),' added Gad. 'It truly breaks my heart, but I can assure you all that the show is going to be one of the greatest things you will ever see. I hope at some point you get to see me wear the crown and show you what we've been up to, because it was quite something, but for now, sadly, I will not be able to grace the Hollywood Bowl.' Sharing Gad's statement, the Hollywood Bowl wished him 'a speedy recovery,' adding that they 'will announce a new performer for the role of King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar soon.' Gad was cast as King Herod this month in the Sergio Trujillo-directed production, alongside Phillipa Soo as Mary Magdalene. Cynthia Erivo was cast in the eponymous biblical role back in February, when the staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical was announced, running Aug. 1-3. Adam Lambert was later cast as Judas, with Milo Manheim and Raúl Esparza also joining the cast as Peter and Pontius Pilate. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Trujillo, the Hollywood Bowl's Jesus Christ Superstar will be conducted and music-directed by Stephen Oremus (who worked on both the Broadway and film versions of Wicked). The show is being produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Heartstopper' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
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01-07-2025
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ABC Cancels Beloved Show After One Season and Fans Are Devastated
ABC Cancels Beloved Show After One Season and Fans Are Devastated originally appeared on Parade. Sigh. Well? Another one of my primetime guilty pleasures just went right out the window. Or maybe it sank to the bottom of the sea. ABC has officially canceled after just one season, and this news is such a huge bummer, I really don't even know how to process it. The medical drama, starring Joshua Jackson as the beyond-hot-AF ship's doctor, Max Bankman, and Don Johnson as the Odyssey's captain, Robert Massey, wasn't exactly the most riveting thing on TV, but man, it was such a fun weekly watch. According to Variety, the cast's contracts expire on Monday, and the series will not be coming back to ABC's schedule. So I guess this is it. The last episode, "The Wave" was, well... the LAST episode. Honestly, maybe we should've anticipated this? Let's consider how the finale of season one left things. *SPOILERS AHEAD* While most shows end with some sort of unfinished business or cliffhanger, things kind of came full circle on Doctor Odyssey. Captain Massey was reinstated as the head of the ship. Dr. Max made it safely back on board after being stranded after an earthquake in Mexico triggered a tsunami. Avery (Phillipa Soo) realized she really does love Max and wants to be with him even though she's headed to medical school. And Tristan (Sean Teale) was totally cool with the whole thing and didn't make a stink about her choosing Max over him. So. In essence, that last episode set things up for an impending cancellation. Womp womp. Needless to say, I'm not the only one who's disappointed with the news that I won't be setting sail from my couch this fall. Other fans of the show took to social media to voice their opinions on the show's departure. That tweet sums things up perfectly. Was it a deep, intense show that left you on the edge of your seat and made you ponder your life's choices? No. But was it a fun, light-hearted, no-brainer you could successfully watch while scrolling TikTok at the same time? Yes. Here's another gem I just can't resist sharing. LMAO. Priceless. Another fan boldly declared on X, "I'm genuinely so fu----g devastated. As unhinged as this show was, it gave me so much joy and deserves another season." And someone else said, "I'm so sad! What a bummer. What a fun show that didn't take itself so seriously." I guess there are quite a few of us who will need to find a new guilty pleasure show to watch going forward. Anyone have good suggestions? (Please send 'em my way.)🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 ABC Cancels Beloved Show After One Season and Fans Are Devastated first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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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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28-06-2025
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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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09-06-2025
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'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.
