How will CBS deal with the death of Bill Paxton? Deadline reports Training Day will pay tribute to the late actor during this week’s episode.
Paxton, who played Detective Frank Rourke on the freshman drama, passed away on February 25th. The series, a reboot of the 2001 film, also stars Justin Cornwell, Katrina Law, Drew Van Acker, Lex Scott Davis, Julie Benz, Christina Vidal, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
According to Deadline, this Thursday’s episode of Training Day will include a “special dedication” to the actor. Filming on Training Day‘s first season wrapped before Paxton’s unexpected death, so the actor will still be featured throughout the rest of the season. However, it’s still unclear if CBS will renew the show for a second season or not.
Ratings were already low for the reboot series before Paxton’s passing. So far, Training Day is averaging a 0.77 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.165 million viewers.
New episodes of Training Day air on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
What do you think? Do you watch Training Day? Do you think the show should continue without Paxton?
I’m devastated with the loss of Mr Paxton. My husband and I love the show and would hate to see it end. Not sure how the writers could make it work. Worth a try. R.I.P. Bill Paxton. Gone too soon forever will be remembered as one heck of a great Actor.
I think that it should at least try I think it is a really interesting show and I would continue to watch it.
Love the show! Will miss Bill Paxton! Please continue the show. Love the action. Good actors left. Thank you!!
Awesome show love bil paxton. The only person that could possibly take over would be dennis quaid .
I loved Paxton in this role, but I also like the rest of the ensemble and the plot lines. This is some great writing and directing, and if they can find a new lead as worthy of the role as Paxton was, I’d watch.
This show has been awesome, right from the Pilot. Some shows take some time establishing characters and it is a bit painful to watch but this show jumped right in from the get-go. Great charisma between the leads. I am so sad for Bill Paxton’s untimely death and I think it would be hard to replace him but they could definitely write this into the script (as there certainly can be enough guys gunning for his character). Kyle can probably figure out that the same people may have killed Frank (as his dad) but who are they and this series… Read more »
I love the show, I don’t think it would be the same with out Bill Paxton, he makes the show. I’m disappointed that it will most likely be over.
Love the show. Is it just me or does every episode end with a shot out? I think Christian Slater would be a good replacement.
I love the show and Bill Paxton was the main reason. I hope they can find someone strong to fill the role (he cannot be replaced) I liked the other characters also. Will continue watching.
I have really enjoyed the show so far. Hopefully, the actor who replaces Paxton will be as genuine. Love his raspy voice!
I love the show. Maybe they can have his death connected to his trainies’ fathers death
I love the show is so sad about bill paxton passing
I’ve watched this show since it’s premier. My heart was broken by the passing of Bill, as he’s been my favorite actor since Titanic. I would dearly LOVE to see the show continue. I don’t think you’ll find an actor who fits this part as well. But please let us see the series to the end, as Bill intended.
Yes good show watched first episode tonight PAXTON was good in the role looking FOWARD to last episodes
It’s about time tv got something exciting on. This show makes you think., question, and even put on pause to discuss. Love the show. Will miss Paxton greatly but I think they can pull off a replacement as long as he has that great Robin Hood persona.