Mark Strong Isn’t Happy Netflix Canceled DARK CRYSTAL
Mike Sprague
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Netflix has canceled The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance after just one season. And today, star Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, The Kingsman) admits he’s not about it.
Strong tells Collider: “It is a shame because it was such a magical show. It was such a great attempt to create something that was completely different from anything that you see on television. It was a real family show. Kids were fascinated by it but adults could relate to the storylines. It’s a shame that it hasn’t gone for a second [season]. I’ve no idea why that is. [SPOILERS] So, I wasn’t particularly upset for myself but it has a huge fan base and I was upset for those guys.”
The streaming giant had this to say in a statement: “We are grateful to the master artists at the Jim Henson Company for bringing The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance to life for fans around the world. We’re thankful to the executive producers Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford, and Louis Leterrier, who also directed all episodes, as well as the writers, cast, and crew for their outstanding work and thrilled they were recognized with the Emmy this weekend.”
Jim Henson Company CEO and executive producer Lisa Henson added: “We can confirm that there will not be an additional season of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. We know fans are eager to learn how this chapter of The Dark Crystal saga concludes and we’ll look for ways to tell that story in the future. Our company has a legacy of creating rich and complex worlds that require technical innovation, artistic excellence, and masterful storytelling. Our history also includes productions that are enduring, often finding and growing their audience over time and proving again and again that fantasy and science fiction genres reflect eternal messages and truths that are always relevant. We are so grateful to Netflix for trusting us to realize this ambitious series; we are deeply proud of our work on Age of Resistance, and the acclaim it has received from fans, critics, and our peers, most recently receiving an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Program.”
Based on Jim Henson’s classic movie, the ten-episode first season of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance hit back in August. Directed by Louis Letterier, it featured a killer cast including Taron Egerton, Anya Taylor-Joy, Simon Pegg, Mark Hamill, Jason Isaacs, Benedict Wong, Andy Samberg, Helena Bonham Carter, and more.
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