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It looks like Still Star-Crossed is on the way out, but what does the cast think? Recently, star Torrance Coombs discussed the ill-fated ABC TV show on Twitter.
From executive producer Shonda Rhimes, the period drama is a sequel the William Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet and follows the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets in the wake of the two lovers’ deaths. The cast includes Grant Bowler, Wade Briggs, Torrance Coombs, Dan Hildebrand, Lashana Lynch, Ebonee Noel, Medalion Rahimi, Zuleikha Robinson, Sterling Sulieman, Susan Wooldridge, Anthony Head, Caspar, Carl Chambers, Greg Chillen, Shazad Latif, Clara Rugaard, and Lucien Laviscount.
While ABC has not officially announced the cancellation of Still Star-Crossed, it’s effectively done. After only three episodes, the network moved the drama from Monday to Saturday nights, a not-so-promising move.
On Twitter, Coombs addressed the show’s cancellation:
Yes, it's true that #StillStarCrossed won't be going for a second season. However, the remainder of season 1 will be broadcast.
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 24, 2017
It's a funny business. I think it's one of the best things I've done. Sometimes you catch fire and sometimes you don't. #StillStarCrossed
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 24, 2017
Thanks to @ShondalandTV and @ABCNetwork for trying something a bit different. Didn't succeed in ratings but it was beautiful anyway.
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 24, 2017
It's my understanding that all 7 episodes will air. The four best still to come 😉 #StillStarCrossed https://t.co/XEwDFSW1si
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 25, 2017
We were originally slated to shoot 9, but the show turned out to be more elaborate than anticipated and we only had time for 7. https://t.co/MsUlIXfbhF
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 25, 2017
I think I'm going to retire from them for a bit. But then, I said that after #Reign 😛 https://t.co/lQbWmwZJWL
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 25, 2017
More an issue of time. For example, Reign shot an ep in 8-9 days. SSC was closer to 15 days per ep. Logistics of scripts/locations. https://t.co/8IRPMXL1bz
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 25, 2017
Missing my #StillStarCrossed squad. So proud of our show. Catch the rest of the series starting July 8th. pic.twitter.com/avO0xFHaAr
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 26, 2017
Some parts will be resolved and others set up what would have been season 2. #StillStarCrossed https://t.co/Px3MFzC8FT
— Torrance Coombs (@torrancecoombs) June 25, 2017
What do you think? Have you seen Still Star-Crossed? Do you think the show should’ve been given a second chance?
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21 Comments on "Still Star-Crossed: Star Answers Questions About Cancelled ABC TV Show"
I enjoy still Star-Crossed please give it a second chance I enjoyed it tremendously. The show is I watched it took my mind from the craziness of this world that we live in it soothes me. Go Shonda go. You are the best.
I kept losing the show. I finally caught up on all the episodes just to find out it has been cancelled! Why do they keep putting garbage reality shows on TV when good dramas like this one get tossed to the curb? This sequel to Romeo and Juliet was wonderful. Please…don’t let it die.
Still star crossed should have a season two. It was really good and interesting. I also want ton know what happens to the prince and will Rosaline and Bernivlo continue their romance. (Sorry if I didn’t spell hid name right) Still star crossed has its good points like, it had a lot of drama and romance.
I like the show… I think it should have a 2nd season. I watched every episode. It was good to have a show that was both different and entertaining.
it is true that the big 4 network will not give show a chance.
I think they should give it a chance.. its a very different show but i love it! Sick of reality tv 🙁
I was hoping another network might pick up SSC. I hate reality TV. This was something so different and fabulous, than you Shondra.
I agree.
I really liked SSC and was excited to have a new drama to watch. I’m not in to watching other people’s **** reality tv, acting stupid comedies, or stab me in the back political dramas. But I must not be an average tv watcher. I say this bc many shows that I find I like get canceled after one or two seasons. Disappointed again!
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! And, hate to hear that it has not been renewed….heaven forbid if we have a show that is not a mindless game show, a “scripted” reality show, some sort of “celebrity sports” show, an NCIS show or crime investigation show. The networks really do need to find some new material!!!!!
I really liked the show. This is the reason why I don’t like new shows because ABC cancel them so quickly! I. E… Blood and Oil, I loved that show! I saved it on my DVR!
I Love Still Star crossed. Please Don’t Cancel.
I love SSC and as usual I knew it wasn’t going to make it. People don’t like different but I anxiously await for the next episode. Sorry it wasn’t successful.