Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Say Catherine O’Hara’s Death Sent “Shock Waves” Through ‘The Studio’ Season 2: “We Are Not Ignoring It”

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are opening up about how the upcoming second season of The Studio has been impacted following Catherine O’Hara’s death . In a Friday interview with The Times , the directors spoke about how the show will look different without O’Hara’s Patty Leigh, whom the interviewer referred to as “the anchor” of the seires. Rogen noted that they are “acknowledging” her death, with Goldberg adding that “it has been an unbelievable challenge” navigating her absence, also because her character was written into season two. Related Stories Lifestyle National Hispanic Media Coalition to Honor 'The Studio,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' Writers at Annual Gala TV Dan Levy on What's Brought "Great Comfort" After Shock Loss of 'Schitt's Creek' Star Catherine O'Hara “Obviously emotionally, dealing with the loss, but also when it comes to the show itself. We wrote it for her to be there. We had it all set and the shock waves permeate throughout the entire new season,” Goldberg said. “It’s been difficult. You worded it better than we could — she was the anchor and now the anchor is gone.” Rogen elaborated on the notion of O’Hara being The Studio ‘s anchor, adding, “If anything we’re acknowledging the idea that we are a little anchorless. But, honestly, that is a part of life and what we all experience. And so while we try to not dwell too much on heavy themes in this show, they will be there in this second season. We are not ignoring it.” The Beetlejuice actress died Jan. 30 at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness. She was 71. Following O’Hara’s death, The Studio cast, crew and producers paid tribute to their late star, with Apple TV and Lionsgate Television sharing in a joint statement, “We are all heartbroken by the loss of C...