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O'Hara's Death Reshapes 'The Studio' Season 2
4 Apr
Summary
- Season 2 of 'The Studio' will address Catherine O'Hara's unexpected death.
- Creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were forced to rewrite the entire season.
- Filming for Season 2 began in January, after O'Hara's passing.
The highly anticipated second season of 'The Studio' will incorporate the loss of actress Catherine O'Hara. O'Hara, who played mentor Patty Leigh, was integral to the original plans for the new season. Her unexpected death in January 2026 necessitated a complete overhaul of the season's narrative by co-creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Speaking about the challenges, Rogen and Goldberg shared that the entire season had to be rewritten following O'Hara's passing. They described her as the "anchor" of the show, and her absence has sent "shock waves" through the production. The creators have stated that while they aim to avoid overly heavy themes, the second season will touch upon feelings of being "anchorless."
Production for 'The Studio' Season 2 began in January 2026, subsequent to O'Hara's death. She had not filmed any scenes prior to her passing. Filming continued last month, including a stop at the Venice Film Festival. Notable guests appearing as themselves in the new season include Madonna, Julia Garner, Michael Keaton, and Donald Glover.
