A plan for a “Schitt’s Creek” revival was considered, but it will no longer move forward following Catherine O’Hara‘s death. The series’ co-creator, Dan Levy, who was also the late actress’ co-star, revealed that he was thinking of creating a sequel to the beloved sitcom, but it’s no longer in the cards.
O’Hara’s unforgettable performance as the Rose family matriarch was a defining part of the show, making any continuation without her difficult to imagine.
Dan Levy Shuts Down The Possibility Of A ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Revival
Dan Levy, who co-created “Schitt’s Creek” with his father, Eugene Levy, visited Goodwood, Ontario, with “CBS Sunday Morning.” The town was where the series was shot, and it was Dan’s first time returning since they wrapped up filming in 2020 after six seasons.
“The memories are flooding back, I’ll tell you that,” Dan told CBS’ Anthony Mason. The broadcast journalist then brought up whether there’ll be a sequel, a question that fans have been asking. In a somber voice, Dan answered, “No. Not now.”
Dan, who played O’Hara’s character’s son, David Rose, continued, “No. You can’t.” He revealed that before O’Hara’s death, he was thinking about making a revival. He became visibly emotional, wiping tears from his eyes as he said, “It’s tough,” adding that he’s holding on to the memories of O’Hara.
On a lighter note, he shared, “For someone who was not on the internet, she knew how to meme.”
The Showrunner Said Catherine O’Hara Death Was A ‘Collective Loss’
On March 31, Dan appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where he talked about the late actress. He recalled how his first time on the talk show was with his fellow “Schitt’s Creek” stars. “It’s a collective loss, I think. She was the greatest. She’s irreplaceable,” Dan said.
Despite the grief, he said that he finds great comfort in knowing how much the late actress was loved. “You know what I mean? The outpouring. Everyone felt like they kind of knew her,” Dan explained.
Fallon agreed, saying O’Hara was “one of the funniest comedians,” and not only was she talented, but she was also “gorgeous.” “One of the great, great, great, great queens,” Dan added.
Eugene Levy’s History With The Late Actress
Dan has known O’Hara long before working with her on “Schitt’s Creek.” His father, Eugene Levy, who played O’Hara’s husband Johnny Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” had a decades-long professional relationship with the actress.
Eugene and O’Hara first met in the ’70s and were both featured on the Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV,” and they worked on multiple projects together throughout the years. Following her death, he paid tribute to his co-star, saying, “Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today. I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O’Hara for over fifty years.”
Eugene continued to say that more than their working relationship, he also cherished their genuine friendship. “I will miss her,” he noted.
Catherine O’Hara’s Death Will Be Acknowledged In ‘The Studio’
O’Hara starred in Seth Rogen‘s series “The Studio” before her untimely death, playing Patty Leigh, a film producer let go from the fictional studio Continental Pictures. The series is returning for a second season, and according to Rogen, the late actress’ death will be acknowledged.
In an interview with The Times published on April 3, Rogen recalled working with the actress, saying, “We just wanted her to think we were funny.” Following her death, Rogen said dealing with the loss was an “unbelievable challenge,” both emotionally and in terms of the series. He said they wrote the series for O’Hara’s character to be present.
“While we try to not dwell too much on heavy themes in this show, they will be there in this second season. We are not ignoring it,” Rogen said, referring to O’Hara’s absence.
Catherine O’Hara Was Ill Before Her Death
O’Hara’s last public appearance was at the Emmy Awards held in September 2025, where she was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress award for her role in “The Studio.”
She died on January 30, 2026, at 71 years old. As reported by The Blast, the veteran actress’ cause of death was determined to be pulmonary embolism, which occurs when lung arteries get blocked by a blood clot. However, there was also an underlying cause, which was rectal cancer. She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke.