In an interview with CBS News, Dan Levy confirmed that plans for any immediate return to Schitt’s Creek have been set aside following the death of Catherine O’Hara. He acknowledged that he had been contemplating a revival—thinking through what a continued story might look like—but that the project now feels impossible to pursue without the actress who embodied Moira Rose. The loss has reshaped how he imagines the series’ future: what began as curiosity from fans and creators has become a matter of respect for the original cast and what they built together.
Levy described moments from the set and the bond formed between performers and creators, saying memories of their time together are what must be preserved. He emphasized that the show was co-created with his father, Eugene Levy, and that the experience was both professional and deeply personal. Emotional tribute is how he framed his remarks, noting that O’Hara had been family before she ever played family on screen. That sense of closeness now governs his view on whether the series should continue in any form.
Why a revival no longer feels right
When pressed about a sequel or film, Dan Levy was blunt: it simply isn’t the same without Catherine O’Hara. He admitted he had been intrigued by the idea—sparked in part by fan speculation and by the creative possibilities that follow awards recognition—but the death of O’Hara makes a comeback feel incomplete. Levy has previously suggested that any return would need to be “really, really good” and worthy of the cast. After mourning a key member, he explained, the energy shifts from plotting a continuation to honoring the work they already created together and guarding the integrity of the characters.
The centrality of Moira Rose
Moira as an irreplaceable presence
The character of Moira Rose became synonymous with Catherine O’Hara‘s singular comedic voice and theatrical flair, and that association is a major factor in Levy’s decision. Moira’s blend of eccentricity, affected diction, and unpredictable fashion choices established an unmistakable tone for the series, anchoring much of its humour and heart. To recast or rewrite that role would, in Levy’s view, risk losing the specific chemistry that made the show resonate. He underlined that some performances are iconic embodiments of a role, and Moira is one such example where replacement might erode the emotional truth of the story.
O’Hara’s legacy beyond a single character
Beyond Moira, Catherine O’Hara left a longer career imprint and deep ties with the cast and creators, having collaborated extensively with Eugene Levy over decades. In his public tributes, Dan Levy described O’Hara as part of the family long before she played his on-screen mother, and he said he will “cherish every funny memory” they shared. Media reports state that O’Hara died on January 30, 2026, with a pulmonary embolism listed as the immediate cause and rectal cancer noted as an underlying condition, facts that have intensified the mourning across the entertainment community.
What this means for the cast and future projects
Although a revival of Schitt’s Creek is now off the table in the near term, Levy left open the possibility of collaborating with the same ensemble if a truly inspired concept emerges. He has praised his colleagues—Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire and others—and made clear that any return would need to respect both the characters and what O’Hara brought to them. For now, he says the priority is holding onto the memories and celebrating what the show accomplished, rather than trying to recreate something that depended on a singular, irreplaceable presence.
Looking back and moving forward
In closing, Levy’s stance is shaped by grief and artistic responsibility: while the door to future creative work with his colleagues is not firmly closed, he insists that Schitt’s Creek cannot be the same without one of its brightest lights. That balance—between honoring legacy and remaining open to new ideas—frames how he and others connected to the series will approach the next chapters of their careers. For fans, the message is clear: celebrate the show’s history and the performances that defined it, while trusting the creators to decide when, if ever, to revisit those characters.