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AMC has cancelled one other present because it was being produced. Last month, it was revealed that the second season renewal of Moonhaven had been rescinded. Yesterday, we reported that the cable community had pulled the plug on Invitation to a Bonfire halfway by its filming and had cancelled plans to air the second season of 61st Street. Now, comes phrase that Demascus has been axed as nicely.
A comedic sci-fi collection, the Demascus TV present stars Okieriete Onaodowan, Janet Hubert, Caleb Eberhardt, and Shakira Ja’nai Paye, with Martin Lawrence and Sasha Hutchings in recurring roles. The collection has been described as a character-driven exploration of life as an atypical Black man in America at the moment. The collection revolves round Demascus (Onaodowan), a 33-year-old Black man who goes on a journey of self-discovery. He does this utilizing progressive new know-how that enables him to expertise totally different variations of his life. Storylines observe these vivid psychological explorations, in addition to Demascus’ personal main actuality.
Like Invitation to a Bonfire, the Demascus present was ordered to collection final February with the intent of airing each this yr. A comedic sci-fi collection from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, the present was govt produced by Mark Johnson (Better Call Saul). Kirk Moore (American Crime) is the showrunner and Myki Bajaj of Gran Via can also be a producer.
Production was reportedly underway on the six-episode season when phrase got here down that it was being cancelled. Invitation to a Bonfire was halfway by filming and the present’s creator says that work is underway to discover a new house for the collection. Theoretically, a brand new house may very well be discovered to complete the Demascus collection as nicely.
The resolution to cancel the present halfway by manufacturing stems from cost-cutting measures that had been introduced by AMC in December. The firm revealed that it could take write-downs for as much as $475 million.
Demascus showrunner Kirk A. Moore shared his response to the cancellation through social media:
Sci-Fi Comedy Series ‘Demascus’ Axed At AMC – Deadline
Welcome to the enterprise. This sucks. But it’s taking place EVERYWHERE. https://t.co/IDRdU5CXgP
— Like… (@KirkWrites79) January 6, 2023
It’s wild that nobody will get to see all of the superb work everybody has put into this mission due to funds and points past our management.
— Like… (@KirkWrites79) January 6, 2023
What do you suppose? Were you trying ahead to trying out the Demascus collection on AMC? Are you dissatisfied that the present’s been cancelled? Are you hoping that it will get made elsewhere?