Yahoo News Gotham Knights star Misha Collins responds to show's cancellation
Gotham Knights star Misha Collins has responded to the news that the show has been cancelled after one season.
The Supernatural star took on the role of Harvey Dent in the CW series, which follows Batman's adopted son Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) as he is framed for his father's murder, and forms a team with the offspring of the city's other masked heroes.
Taking to Twitter in the wake of the news, Collins admitted he was "incredibly bummed" by the cancellation, and that he wasn't able to explore his character further.
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"Just got back on the grid after unplugging for a week to hear the news that #CWGothamKnights was canceled by @TheCW and won’t be able to find a new home," the star began.
"I’m incredibly bummed, and selfishly disappointed to not be able to fully explore my 'villain arc', but I’m proud of the show we made and so grateful to have been able to work with such a smart, caring, good group of people."
Collins added: "I’m especially proud that our story about fighting the good fight also gave us opportunities to tell diverse and inclusive stories.
Just got back on the grid after unplugging for a week to hear the news that #CWGothamKnights was canceled by @TheCW and won’t be able to find a new home.
I’m incredibly bummed, and selfishly disappointed to not be able to fully explore my “villain arc,” but I’m proud of the show… pic.twitter.com/zOBQ3uCrDM— Misha Collins (@mishacollins) June 19, 2023
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"We need more of that on screen, and while this story may not be going forward, I really believe it helped open that door a little wider for more characters from all backgrounds to shine.
"Thank you, #BatBrats, for your full-throated support. The show may be ending, but I know this community will keep the light shining against the darkness in the real world. Onward!"
Next week's season finale will now act as the series finale, and after the axing was announced showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash confirmed that the show won't be getting a new home.
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"Since many of you have been asking about the possibility of Gotham Knights finding a new home, we wanted to let you know that, over the last few months, our producing partners at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Discovery had been working extremely hard to get the show picked up or possibly even moved to a new network," they said.
"There is a great deal of love and support for GK at the studio, and at The CW as well. Unfortunately, despite all their efforts, The CW wasn’t able to renew the show, and the studio wasn’t able to find a new home for it."
Gotham Knights airs on The CW in the US.
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