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Updated · TheWrap · Jun 21
Prime Video Cancels Aubrey Plaza's 'Kevin' After 1 Season as She Seeks New Home
Updated
Updated · TheWrap · Jun 21

Prime Video Cancels Aubrey Plaza's 'Kevin' After 1 Season as She Seeks New Home

3 articles · Updated · TheWrap · Jun 21

Summary

  • Prime Video will not renew adult animated comedy “Kevin” for a second season, Aubrey Plaza said Saturday, calling the decision “very disappointing” just weeks after the show’s April 20 premiere.
  • Plaza contrasted the cancellation with NBC keeping “Parks & Recreation” alive in 2009 despite weak ratings, saying today’s industry is different and warning, “I hope the machines won’t ruin everything.”
  • The series was co-created by Plaza and Joe Wengert, with Plaza voicing Dana and Jason Schwartzman leading a pet-centered cast that also included Amy Sedaris, Aparna Nancherla, John Waters and Whoopi Goldberg.
  • Plaza said she still hopes “Kevin” can find “a new owner someday,” leaving open the possibility that the one-season Amazon MGM Studios show could move elsewhere.

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