One of the bigger cancellation surprises during network Upfronts was the cancellation of Star, which ran for three relatively successful seasons on Fox. The series held its own in the ratings airing after Empire on Wednesday nights but Fox ultimately canceled the show because it was expensive to produce and they wanted to, as they put it, give Empire the send-off it deserved for its final season. Fans were pretty upset about the series ending and Lee Daniels voiced his frustration on social media as well but it looks like Star may get a second life.
Lee Daniels took to Instagram earlier this week to provide an update on the music drama series, which has been looking for a new home since Fox canceled it earlier this month after three seasons. Here is what he had to say:
“Fighting guys! Will know this week… or top of next! 💫💫. I’m NOT letting them STOP the CULTURE.. SORRY!!”
Star has been shopped to other networks since its cancellation with BET and OWN looking like potential suitors for a comeback. While Daniels seems optimistic, it is considered a hail mary pass and a long shot but still a possibility that some kind of deal can be worked out to bring the show back on one of these networks.
Daniels and Tom Donaghy created Star, about three talented singers trying to navigate life’s challenges along with the cutthroat music business. The series featured Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Queen Latifah, Amiyah Scott, Brandy Norwood and Quincy Brown in the main cast. Lance Gross and Benjamin Bratt also had roles on the show.
