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Both superhero series have been canceled and will not return for new seasons, according to showrunners for each project.
“Well, folks. It’s been an incredible run. However, the CW has let us know that there will be no Season 8 ofLegends of Tomorrow,” series co-showrunner Keto Shimizu wrote in atweeton Friday. “We are heartbroken, but also immensely grateful for the amazing work our cast, crew, and writers have contributed to the little show that could.”
“Thank you to our fans; your love and passion for our strange band of misfits has made every break, every script, every daily, every cut, and every mix worth all the hard work. We see you, we love you, and you’ll always have a place on the Waverider,” sheaddedin another tweet alongside a red heart emoji.
In a message of her own,Batwomanshowrunner Caroline Drieswrote, “Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing [a fourth season]. I am bummed, but full of gratitude.”
She continued: “What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you.”
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The CW previously awarded early renewals to seven series last month, includingAll American, The Flash, Kung Fu, Nancy Drew, Riverdale, Superman & Lois, andWalker, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
The CW has yet to decide on the fate of other series on the network, the outlet added, including,Charmed, Dynasty,In the Dark,Legacies, Roswell,New Mexico, Stargirl,and first-year showsAll American: Homecoming,The 4400,Naomi,andTom Swift.
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Legendspremiered in January 2016 whileBatwomanfirst began airing in October 2019.Legendspreviously wrapped up its seventh season on March 22 afterBatwomanconcluded its third on March 2.
“I was taught that words have power and we speak our life into existence. Well, I spoke this role into my life, and what an honor it has been to watch it play out exactly how it was meant to 🙏🏾 Family, this Bat Team is ours.. HERstory was made and it can never be taken,” Leslie, 34, wrote.
“To the fans… WOW… I tear up thinking about all of your messages, tweets, DMs, and letters!!” she added, in part. “You all reminded me why what we do is soooo important.”
source: people.com
