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The Studio Season 2 to Honor Catherine O'Hara's Legacy

4/4/2026

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Seth Rogen confirmed Season 2 of The Studio will acknowledge Catherine O'Hara's death at 71 from rectal cancer.
He described the challenge of continuing without her, stating, "she was the anchor and now the anchor is gone."
The series will not focus on darker themes, though they will be present.
O'Hara earned an Emmy nomination in 2025 for Patty Leigh, and the show is set to begin production soon.

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Seth Rogen confirmed Season 2 of The Studio will acknowledge Catherine O'Hara's death at 71 from rectal cancer.
He described the challenge of continuing without her, stating, "she was the anchor and now the anchor is gone."
The series will not focus on darker themes, though they will be present.
O'Hara earned an Emmy nomination in 2025 for Patty Leigh, and the show is set to begin production soon.