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 watching the whole thing only because of Marianne Jean-Baptiste. So I don’t care about any other character) I wish there will be neverending movie, where Marianne starring). So I would watch without Paxton, yes, although, I’m deeply sorry for his death, of course..
Reviewed this as proposed show when we were at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Liked the show then and like it now. Hope it is renewed and someone can fill in for the talented Bill Paxton.
Reviewed this at MGM in Las Vegas, liked the idea when it was under consideration, and like the show on CBS. Hope it is renewed and someone can fill in for the talented Bill Paxton.
Keep the show going great cast
Please do not cancel. I think the writing is great. I know it is going to be hard to replace Bill but there is so much substance on this show and it needs to be advertised better. This is a fresh subject and I would really hate to see it cancelled.
I would love to see this series renewed. I feel Paxton was perfect in the role, but I m sure there are a few who could step in. I think it is well written, engaging and we enjoy watching it, and it should do something original, and recast, being P.C. is crap.. it’s the show that matters. Sick of decisions made for the love of money or being correct. Recast and fight on.
Great show. Sad that Bill Paxton passed away. Great actor! The show should continue… Come on, writers…. Do your magic.
We LOVE this show!!!!! So very sorry about Bill Paxtons passing, he was such a great actor. I do feel that the writers can figure out the best way to transition the lead from Bill to another actor….he would have to work hard to fill Paxtons shoes, but I feel if written well, it could continue to be a great show!!! Please don’t end this series.
Bring in Timothy Olyphant (Justified) as Bill Paxton’s younger brother to avenge his death at the hands of the same people who killed the trainee’s dad years earlier. Paxton will be a major loss. What a great actor and all around nice guy!!
Robert Herrera,
Rod I like where your head is at, but I still think they can pull off a smooth transition if they’d get Kurt Russell or maybe even Bruce Willis. Of course, Kurt is by far the better plug in and pick up where they left off.
Great idea to bring in Tim Olyphant. He would be a great younger brother. Don’t axe show. Only one I watch.
That is a great idea Timothy is a great actor .
I think you should continue the show and the girl could take over his training. She may even have some of the answers that she isn’t aware of yet.
Oh I truly hate to hear about Bill Paxton’s Death. He was a wonderful actor, and good man. I do hate to see the show knowing that he is gone and resting in a better place, but I do think that they should find a replacement for him on the tv series “Training Day” The tv series has left too many unanswered questions, and I ‘m sure the remaining episodes won’t completely answer them, and I believe that this show was a good addition to the CBS Primtime Winter series.
Pleeeeease don’t cancel Training Day. I absolutely love the show. How can you depend on ratings when so many people binge watch. Not me, I can’t wait fot the show. I loved Bill Paxton, but you could have the blonde guy (sorry I can’t think of his name ) step up. Pleeeeease give it another season. Networks are not giving a show enough time to build a fan base. You have a great show. DON’T GIVE UP ON IT
RIP Bill
I’m torn as to whether another actor should replace Paxton’s character or to have the character be killed as part of the show, as has been suggested.
Love the show & want it to continue.
We love training day and a replacement will be hard. I would love to see how the writers would work it.
Love the show with Bill Paxton. It’s a good team for the show. Bringing in a new member will definitely change the dynamics of the show. I’ll watch it and see if I still enjoy it. It will be interesting seeing how it evolves. Please continue the show, current actors and actresses, but don’t try to replace Frank Rourke. It will need to evolve into a different direction.