The Royals has survived cancellation, for now, with the axe instead falling on showrunner Mark Schwahn in the wake of sexual harassment allegations, THR reports:
After suspending Schwahn on Nov. 15, the NBCUniversal-owned cable network and The Royals producers Lionsgate Television and Universal Cable Productions have now opted to fire the showrunner following a wave of sexual harassment allegations from the cast of the series as well as his former drama One Tree Hill.
“We have concluded our investigation and Mark will not be returning to The Royals,” produers Lionsgate TV said in a statement. “The fourth season of the show has already completed production and will air as scheduled on E! in the spring.”
The decision to axe Schwahn means the previously announced fourth season of the Elizabeth Hurley royal drama will air in 2018 as planned.
However, it’s not yet clear whether The Royals Season 4 will be the last, or if a new showrunner will be drafted in for Season 5.
As such, the specter of cancellation still looms for the troubled series.
Will The Royals be cancelled after Season 4 or renewed for Season 5? Stay tuned…
George Lewis says
THE ROYALS is my 6th favorite TV show. It’s fantastic. Hope it lasts for many many more years. Alexandra Park is a super hot sexy actress!