Production of the third season of “Good Omens” has been paused. Originally intended to be the concluding chapter of Prime Video’s popular adaptation of the book by Neil Gaiman and the late Sir Terry Pratchett, filming for the final season was scheduled to begin in Scotland in early 2025. However, recent allegations of sexual assault against Gaiman, which he strongly refutes, have brought unexpected complications.
According to a new report from Deadline, the production of “Good Omens” is currently on hold. While Prime Video has not commented on the situation, the report indicates that discussions about possible production adjustments are ongoing. This decision comes shortly after Netflix’s cancellation of “Deadboy Detectives,” a spinoff of “The Sandman,” after just one season, and Disney’s suspension of their adaptation plans for Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book.”
Implications for the Final Season of Good Omens
The release date for Season 3 might now be uncertain.
Following the emotional conclusion of “Good Omens” Season 2, fans have been eager to see if Crowley and Aziraphale will reunite. With Michael Sheen’s character, the angelic Aziraphale, leaving his longtime companion to assume the role of Heaven’s new Supreme Archangel, many viewers felt that the show’s final season couldn’t arrive soon enough. This recent development is likely to disappoint those hoping to see if the beloved duo can overcome the challenges before them and achieve their happy ending.
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Currently, the specifics of the reported production changes remain unclear. There is also no definitive confirmation that these changes are linked to the allegations surrounding the show’s creator and showrunner. Therefore, it might be premature to speculate on the impact this will have on the release date of “Good Omens” Season 3. Since filming was originally planned for January 2025, any proposed changes could potentially be implemented without significantly affecting the timeline.
If Prime Video opts to distance the production from its original creator, they might consider bringing back Douglas Mackinnon, co-showrunner and director of Seasons 1 and 2, as a replacement for Gaiman. Although Mackinnon stated in October last year that he was no longer involved with Season 3, he would likely be the logical choice to helm the series he helped guide since its critically acclaimed debut in 2019. In the meantime, predicting the impact of this news on Crowley and Aziraphale’s concluding journey remains challenging.
Source: Deadline
Good Omens
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Based on the bestselling novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Good Omens follows an angel and demon as they attempt to defy the forces of Heaven and Hell in order to avert the apocalypse. With Pratchett and Gaiman's funny and irreverent style shining through, Good Omens stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant as Aziraphale and Crowley, with a larger cast that includes John Hamm, Francis McDormand, and Michael McKean.