“Lovecraft Country” creator Misha Green parts ways with HBO after it was announced that the widely loved supernatural horror series wouldn’t be returning for a season two. The writer has since inked a lucrative multi-year deal with Apple to create and develop television projects for its streaming service Apple TV+ worldwide.
Deadline describes the newly announced relationship as a reunion for the “In Between Days” writer, as Apple executives Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht, Cherniss and Rita Cooper Lee previously worked with the 36-year-old director at WGN for the critically acclaimed show “Underground.” Not much is known about the deal regarding its worth. However, the media outlet noted that this is Green’s first overall deal.
Fans were devastated upon hearing the news of the abrupt cancellation of “Lovecraft Country.” However, shortly afterward Green took to her Twitter account, where she explained that she had been well into developing season two and even teased a possible plot line and map for the second installment.
“A taste of the Season 2 Bible,” she wrote. “Wish we could have brought you #LovecraftCountry: Supremacy. Thank you to everyone who watched and engaged. 🖤✊🏾 #noconfedeate.”
In another post, she provided clarification and decided to share the story bible description — the concept of a show or movie project — of the portion known as “Whitelands.”
Fans of the show took to their social platforms to express their grievances over HBO abruptly axing the series starring Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael K. Williams and many more. Many felt the show’s way of highlighting America’s dark racial past is what led to its demise, including one Twitter user who wrote, “Ahhhhh so they’re fine with us struggling through white supremacy…. But black independence and equality to supremacy is too much for the masses ey? Alrighty.” That person added, “The win is coming Queen Misha @MishaGreen. Somebody will bankroll this if they’re smart.”
Another person commented, “I guess the image of Black & Indigenous peoples controlling that much American soil struck TOO close to the roots of white supremacy. “White people aren’t in control of everything? 😱 The horror!” Would they have to leave Negro territory before sundown? Could they live there?”
Other fans even suggested ways to find a new home for the series. A move that has started trending with shows canceled in their early seasons.
“Well how do we as a community ban together and make this happen Independently?” wrote a third. “Im sure there are enough creatives that are willing to work alongside of you to bring this to life without big companies, and there are black networks/apps who would host. I’m a ‘nobody’ but I’ll help.”
HBO released a statement to Deadline regarding the show’s ending, stating, “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series.”
