nodorothyparker December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 Orlando Jones opens up about American Gods firing: 'It was a blindside' This EW piece reads like such a chaotic clusterfuck behind the scenes that I'm seriously at a loss as to what can even be said at this point. We do get confirmation from Mousa Kraish who played the Jinn that both he and Salim are out too. Link to comment
rab01 December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 This show is dead to me now. There was more bad than good in Season 2 and the people leaving the show are the best actors and taking the best characters with them. Top that off with racist bullshit in the casting process and I am so done with this trash. And, yeah I'd say racist despite whatever reason they say (or even think) they're following because when you have a production as deeply troubled as this one, you do not jettison the few pieces that work in favor of the stuff that puts people to sleep, regardless of the source material. 1 Link to comment
nodorothyparker December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 American Gods' Mousa Kraish Says He Was Not Asked to Return for Season 3 More of the same, although TV Line is now reporting almost as an afterthought that Salim actor Omid Abtahi hasn't been cut from the show after all. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 December 16, 2019 Share December 16, 2019 After reading the EW interview i now get why Orlando was so angry. This is more than an actor being fired. He took on a lot of responsibility to get S2 completed after the Showrunner was fired and the replacement showrunner didn't step up. There was an understanding that he'd have legit voice in the Writers room and he planned S3 and the new showrunner just tossed him out (probably a political/arrogance thing - this is my show now). Sadly it looks like American Gods will end up a cautionary tale of what happens when you run through show runners. 4 Link to comment
Mr. Sparkle December 20, 2019 Share December 20, 2019 (edited) I haven't seen it elsewhere so I don't know if it's true, but I saw this: https://thegww.com/american-gods-kahyun-kim-and-crispin-glover-not-returning-for-season-3/ The words "sinking ship" come to mind. ETA: Despite what the headline says, the article states he will be a "guest star." Edited December 20, 2019 by Superclam 1 Link to comment
ombre February 25, 2020 Share February 25, 2020 I'm so appalled at the last round of news on this show that I don't expect to watch it in the future... But that hasn't stopped me from intermittently looking for news about it? Hate-researching? Is that a thing? Anyway, this is loads of casting for the new season - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/02/19/american-gods-season-3-ricky-whittle-introduces-his-daily-morning-treat-video/ I'm particularly struck by this : "Guardiola's Oshun who is the Yoruban goddess of love, purity, fertility who uplifted and empowered the enslaved people who built America. While known as the maintainer of balance, and the mother of sweetness, Oshun is formidable and known for her spiritual strength. This season, Oshun and her fellow Orishas play a mysterious but vital role in Shadow's spiritual awakening." And by : " Rheon's Doyle is a charming, good-natured leprechaun who once embraced his stereotypical Lucky Charms-St. Paddy's Day image now on a path to a more dignified and honorable existence." They feel like a real rejection of Mr. Nancy's character and Mad Sweeney's arc. 1 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 March 1, 2020 Share March 1, 2020 I read that yesterday and I have to be honest I thought that was a shitty move by Orlando. I'm on his side and, have no intention of watching next season but, he should have talked it out in private or in person, IMO 1 Link to comment
Bruinsfan May 4, 2020 Share May 4, 2020 (edited) On 12/16/2019 at 11:12 AM, nodorothyparker said: Orlando Jones opens up about American Gods firing: 'It was a blindside' This EW piece reads like such a chaotic clusterfuck behind the scenes that I'm seriously at a loss as to what can even be said at this point. We do get confirmation from Mousa Kraish who played the Jinn that both he and Salim are out too. Mr. Nancy and Salim are gone, and not returning at a later point in the storyline? In the words of Emerson Cod, "Oh HELL No!" Looks like my decision to cancel my subscription to STARZ won't be a temporary one as I'd intended. Edited May 4, 2020 by Bruinsfan 1 Link to comment
AnimeMania September 13, 2020 Share September 13, 2020 American Gods Star Ricky Whittle Talks Season 3 This Monday on IG Live On Monday, September 14th (#MoonMonday), Whittle will be taking part in an Instagram Live Q&A with Entertainment Weekly's Chancellor Agardto talk all things American Gods. Which means we suggest tuning in at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET to get the inside scoop on the upcoming season Link to comment
Normades December 4, 2020 Share December 4, 2020 Has anyone seen the season 3 trailer? Looks pretty good. I'm sad about Mad Sweeny, but I'm pretty excited about Marilyn Manson and Iwan Rheon (AKA Ramsey Bolton). Link to comment
nodorothyparker December 5, 2020 Share December 5, 2020 I haven't decided whether I'm curious enough to take a look or not yet. I was mostly bored with this entire section of the book and I have some feelings about apparently subbing one leprechaun in for another as if they're interchangeable. 2 Link to comment
Mr. Sparkle December 5, 2020 Share December 5, 2020 The trailer looks ok. I liked the Wisconsin part of the novel. I generally thought the novel was just ok, dull in some parts. It's a shame they lost some key cast members. I'll watch it because wtf else am I doing? 2 Link to comment
ombre December 12, 2020 Share December 12, 2020 On 12/5/2020 at 2:14 PM, nodorothyparker said: I haven't decided whether I'm curious enough to take a look or not yet. I was mostly bored with this entire section of the book and I have some feelings about apparently subbing one leprechaun in for another as if they're interchangeable. I love this section of the book and feel like it's very appropriate for This Fucking Year and particularly this shut-in winter. But I'm done with this show. The first season was pure magic and did the glorious work of taking a fine book and letting it grow to meet a new decade, the second season had a moment or two... But TPTB's comments about Mr. Nancy/Orlando Jones have the feel not just of sticking-head-firmly-in-ground but also of not having any clue why the first season was beautiful. And if they can't see that then they're definitely not going to be able to make a season I want to watch. Just another swords and sorcerers show. Meh. 1 Link to comment
wanderingstar January 1, 2021 Share January 1, 2021 I skipped season 2 of this show, but the trailer for season 3 has me intrigued. 1 Link to comment
Nashville January 2, 2021 Share January 2, 2021 As for me, my cable provider has dropped Starz from my package bundle and I don’t feel very inclined to cough up the additional premium channel charge to reacquire it - so I guess S3 will be going off without me. The godawful delay between S2 and S3 has worked for me in that respect, though, because I stopped missing this show a LONG time ago. 3 Link to comment
ElectricBoogaloo January 9, 2021 Share January 9, 2021 A bunch of short promos and videos from Starz for the upcoming season Shadow Moon's journey in S3 Mr. Wednesday's journey in S3 Mr. World's journey in S3 What's in store for S3 Bilquis' journey in S3 Salim's journey in S3 Marguerite's journey in S3 Laura's journey in S3 Cordelia's journey in S3 Technical boy's journey in S3 S3 in emojis Hinzelmann's journey on S3 Liam Doyle's journey on S3 Mr. Ibis' journey on S3 The Lakeside clunker Introducing Shard We is power Welcome to Lakeside You think you know them Gods walk among us How to survive Lakeside 1 Link to comment
ElectricBoogaloo January 25, 2021 Share January 25, 2021 What do you want from the world of American Gods? Link to comment
T Summer February 2, 2021 Share February 2, 2021 Marilyn Manson to be edited out of American Gods following abuse allegations by Evan Racheal Wood. His record label dropped him and a Ca. State Senator has called for him to be investigated. Info on the front page of this site! (link wouldn't imbed) Link to comment
WatchrTina February 8, 2021 Share February 8, 2021 As an "American Gods" fan I have to say I felt a bit superior when that Super Bowl ad came on which showed Bruce Springstein at the chapel at the geographic center of the USA. I thought "Hey! It really exists!!! Who knew?" I had assumed Neil Gaiman made it up. But then, I SHOULD have known. Neil Gaiman has been open about how "American Gods" was inspired (in part) by all the weird road-side attractions he discovered on a drive across America. Link to comment
T Summer March 7, 2021 Share March 7, 2021 It's getting pretty late in the season with ep 8 about to air and all. Shouldn't we have heard something about if there will be more? (or have I missed it?) Link to comment
LaMatadita March 8, 2021 Share March 8, 2021 (edited) On 3/6/2021 at 7:09 PM, T Summer said: It's getting pretty late in the season with ep 8 about to air and all. Shouldn't we have heard something about if there will be more? (or have I missed it?) I've seen multiple people say that it was renewed for S4 back in June, but I haven't found any sources for that. (Considering what they went through to give the show a third season, and considering that things seem stable behind-the-scenes now, I could see Starz letting them have their final season, but we'll see.) Edited March 8, 2021 by LaMatadita Typos Link to comment
ElectricBoogaloo March 14, 2021 Share March 14, 2021 The Future Tense of Heartbreak Streets Are Listening Link to comment
AnimeMania March 20, 2021 Share March 20, 2021 American Gods Star Ricky Whittle Takes Over Bleeding Cool This Sunday Want to ask Ricky Whittle a question about American Gods? He is going to be on Twitter on Sunday, March 21, starting at 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET, you can head on over to Bleeding Cool's home on Twitter (@bleedingcool) as Whittle offers his thoughts on the third season and its finale, where the show's been and where it's heading, and a wide range of other topics. Best part? We want to hear from you! If you have a question for Whittle, just tweet your question with the hashtag #AGBCtakeover and on Sunday you can check in to see if it makes the cut. Link to comment
ElectricBoogaloo March 27, 2021 Share March 27, 2021 The cast's favorite S3 scenes: 1 Link to comment
giovannif7 March 30, 2021 Share March 30, 2021 Looks like Shadow ain't gettin' out of that tree... Starz has cancelled American Gods. Link to comment
Mr. Sparkle March 30, 2021 Share March 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, giovannif7 said: Looks like Shadow ain't gettin' out of that tree... Starz has cancelled American Gods. I guess I'm surprised, although the ratings were abysmal. The article says something about a wrap-up movie, so we'll see. Link to comment
tennisgurl March 30, 2021 Share March 30, 2021 That sucks, we really only needed one more season I think. A wrap up miniseries or movie could work to close things and get Shadow off that tree, but I’m still sad. 1 Link to comment
giovannif7 March 31, 2021 Share March 31, 2021 (edited) Neil Gaiman is determined to pursue other avenues for continuing the story following the cancellation by Starz. Edited March 31, 2021 by giovannif7 3 Link to comment
T Summer April 1, 2021 Share April 1, 2021 I just watched this interview with Ricky Whittle about American Gods season 3 and 4. It sounds like he'd been told there would be a season 4. Interestingly, even R.W. states Shadow was "void of personality, charisma a shell of a man. He's broken." in s1, when he discusses the planned evolution for his character over the seasons. He also states "I do know what's going to happen in a season 4" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxO43lNjtl0 Damn. He must have been as disappointed as the rest of us when he heard the news. 1 Link to comment
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