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Peacock Cancels Poker Face as Rian Johnson Shops Two-Season Relaunch With Peter Dinklage

The team is pitching a new home with a two-season commitment.

Overview

  • Peacock opted not to renew the critically acclaimed mystery series after two seasons, ending its run on the streamer.
  • Creator Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne, T-Street and MRC are shopping a retooled version to other outlets seeking a two-season pickup.
  • Natasha Lyonne will exit the on-screen lead role but remain attached as an executive producer.
  • Peter Dinklage is being lined up to take over the lead if a new home is secured, with Johnson envisioning a different lead every two seasons.
  • Reporting cites high production costs and a season-two ratings dip as context for the decision, and key creative details such as the showrunner and story continuity remain unsettled.