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    Jupiter’s Legacy Season 2 cancelled: Here’s the reason for cancellation and the reactions of the cast

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    Jupiter’s Legacy is a superhero-drama-based American TV series. It is based on Jupiter’s Legacy by Mark Miller and Frank Quitely, and it is developed by Steven S. DeKnight. It is produced by the production companies named Di Bonaventura Pictures, DeKnight Productions, and Miilarworld Productions. It has 1 season consisting of 8 episodes. It was released on Netflix on 7th May 2021.

    It is a story of a family of superheroes who gained powers in 1929. Then they created a superhero team called the Union of Justice and some guiding ideals. They never killed anyone neither they interfere in political matters. But the next generations of superheroes, including their children, struggled to follow the ideals. When Sheldon’s son killed one of their greatest enemies, the public started to react and create a debate whether those ideals are still relevant or not.

    Cast

    Jupiter’s Legacy stars Josh Duhamel as Sheldon Sampson or The Utopian, Ben Daniels as Walter Sampson or Brainwave, Leslie Bibb as Grace Kennedy-Sampson or Lady Liberty, Andrew Horton as Brandon Sampson or The Paragon, Elena Kampouris as Chloe Sampson, Mike Wade as Fitz Small or The Flare, Matt Lanter as George Hutchence or Skyfox, and many more recurring characters are there.

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    JUPITER’S LEGACY (L-R) DAVID JULIAN HIRSH as R. CONRAD, BEN DANIELS as WALTER SAMPSON, JOSH DUHAMEL as SHELDON SAMPSON, MIKE WADE as FITZ SMALL, and MATT LANTER as GEORGE HUTCHENCE in episode 7 of JUPITER’S LEGACY. Cr. STEVE WILKIE/NETFLIX © 2021

    Reasons behind the cancellation

    Netflix has cancelled its big-budget superhero series, Jupiter Legacy season 2, without mentioning the word cancellation in front of the world. The casts were released from their contracts, and Netflix is taking up a new Mark Miller series, Supercrooks, to start working on it. Millar says he’s confident they’ll “return to it later,” but for now, the series is, for all intents and purposes, done.

    This series has failed miraculously, mostly roasted by the critics. It has exceptionally 38% Rotten Tomatoes. It is almost impossible to see how many viewers it had, and it needs many viewers to justify its existence. Additional news has also come here we can say it is one of the reasons behind its cancellation. It was heard that Jupiter’s Legacy had a budget of $200 million, which seems to be ludicrous because the previous season was abysmal.

    Reactions of the cast regarding the cancellation

    Here are some reactions of some of the biggest cast members from Jupiter’s Legacy on various social media platform where they express there grief and emotions:-

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    Josh Duhamel as Sheldon Sampson/ Utopian

    Perhaps the most passionate response to the cancellation has been two posts from Josh Duhamel via Instagram page.

    “It’s never easy to hear that a project you cared about/ believed in/ put so much into is ending prematurely. It was a challenge and a privilege to dive into the character of Sheldon/ Utopian. I got to do things as an actor that took me to places I had never been.

    A big thank you to Netflix for giving us this opportunity and an even bigger thank you to the fans – you took us to the #1 spot around the world and we stayed there for almost 2 weeks. Your support of the show means everything.

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    To the cast and crew- we put all of our lives on hold to take on the challenge of creating a new universe together. It truly took blood, sweat, and tears. I’m so proud of what we accomplished together and the journey we had (on & off the screen) is something I’ll never forget.”

    #NoLegacyLivesForever
    (But maybe this one will)

    In a second post, Josh joked around with another photo with the caption:

    “When you get dumped by [Netflix] and have to put yourself back out there….

    What’s up, [Hulu]?”

    Leslie Bibb as Grace Kennedy Sampson/ Lady Liberty

    In a short post, Leslie Bibb posted

    that she stands in arms with her brothers and added:

    “This union is something I believed in and I will miss wholeheartedly…love you friends…”

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    Matt Lanter as George Hutchence/ Skyfox

    Posted alongside one of the first pictures released for Jupiter’s Legacy was the caption:

    “This 1st photo seems fitting. A gang of friends who once was.

    Thank you to my incredible cast, crew, and creatives behind Jupiter’s Legacy. What an experience you all made this…

    It’s not every day that a kid like me gets to be a superhero”

    Andrew Horton as Brandon Sampson

    On Twitter, Andrew Horton thanked Steven DeKnight who cast him as Brandon and to Netflix and Mark Millar too.

    Ian Quinlan as Hutch

    On Instagram, Ian took to share his disappointment on the show’s cancelation saying:

    “To say I’m disappointed would be an understatement. Was excited to embark on this journey with an incredible group of people but sadly it has already come to an end.

    It’s ok though. Where one path ends a new one begins.”

    Mike Wade as Fitz Small/ The Flare

    In an Instagram post, Mike Wade posted similar tributes to the other members of the cast saying:

    “Worked with a Brilliant Team on #JupitersLegacy @netflix I appreciate the work that everyone put into this and am beyond grateful for the experience. Be on the lookout for everyone involved, they’re sure to have something amazing coming your way soon”.

    Tenika Davis as Petra/ The Flare II

    n an expansive post on Instagram, Tenika had mixed emotions and shared the following:

    “It’s tough hearing that the show is ending, but that’s the cycle of life. When one door closes and another one opens. Something dies and another is born. Am I disappointed we won’t have an opportunity to continue to tell this story? YES! There was so much more!

    I’m not really sad though. Why? Because a creative genius named @stevendeknight saw an audition tape I did and decided that I was the perfect person to cast for a role he created out of a thought bubble in a comic book story. He made one of my dreams come true. As well as helped to pave the way for more people of diverse backgrounds to play these types of roles. Are you kidding me!!! 🤣 . Everything from that point onward has been a bonus. I had the opportunity to work with a dream team of stellar talents from across the globe. We learned, grew, and pushed past our limits together. All I can say is thank you for the honor and privilege🙏🏿. No one can take away the memories, laughs, moments of joy, all the wonderful things that made the experience AWESOME!!!

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