Dan Levy has shot down the possibility of a Schitt’s Creek sequel after the death of his former co-star Catherine O’Hara.
Levy, the show’s co-creator, had previously said that fan speculation had inspired him to consider a potential revival of the Emmy-winning comedy series, which aired from 2015 to 2020.
But after O’Hara — who played flamboyant matriarch Moira Rose on the Canadian sitcom — died from a pulmonary embolism in January at age 71, Levy said there is no way that the show could return without her.
“No. We can’t,” Levy, 42, said in an interview with CBS News published Sunday. “I was thinking about it. Yeah. It's tough. It's tough going back.”
He told the broadcaster that it was “awe-inspiring” to work with the comedian on the show.
“We had the best time. We had the best time. She had the best time,” he said through tears. “It's an amazing thing to be a part of something that she loved so much. You know, it feels very special. It's what you have to hold onto, is the memories of it all.”
Schitt’s Creek, which was created by Levy and his father Eugene Levy, follows the wealthy and eccentric Rose family who are forced to relocate to a small town – the titular Schitt’s Creek – after previously buying it as a joke.
Eugene Levy played Rose family patriarch Johnny, while O’Hara starred as fading actor Moira. Dan Levy played son David, while Annie Murphy appeared as his spoiled sibling Alexis.
After the show took home seven awards during the 2020 Emmys ceremony, Levy discussed the possibility of rebooting the series as a film.
“Here’s the thing: Some people have been asking that,” he said at the time. “If there is an idea that pops into my head and worthy of these wonderful people, it has to be really freaking good at this point.”
He added, “Fingers crossed that we get a really good idea coming into our heads soon,” he said. “I would love to work with these beautiful people again. This has been the most incredible experience.”
After O’Hara’s death, Levy described The Studio star in a tribute as “family before she ever played my family.”
He said on Instagram that he would “cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her,” adding: “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years.
“Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it.”
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