The longer term is wanting brilliant for Lucifer.
Weeks after revealing that the sequence is in rivalry for a sixth season at Netflix after the streamer opted to enter negotiations with Warner Bros. TV group, TV Line has shared another update on the present’s future.
The outlet has revealed that co-showrunners Ildy Modrovich and Joe Henderson will stay behind the wheel of the sequence if Netflix pulls the set off on that sixth season renewal.
With excellent news comes the dangerous information. Tom Ellis, who performs the titular character on the sequence, doesn’t at the moment have a deal in place to return.
Nonetheless, TV Line notes that negotiations are nonetheless ongoing, and a optimistic consequence is anticipated. It is arduous to think about the present happening with out Ellis, however it is going to all come all the way down to the fitting deal being struck.
Lucifer began its life on FOX. Regardless of rave evaluations and an lively fanbase, the sequence was canceled after its third season.
Followers revolted and launched a marketing campaign to avoid wasting the sequence, and Netflix stepped into the ring months later. The streamer ordered a fourth season.
After it premiered, nevertheless, rumors began swirling that the sequence can be coming to an in depth yet again. Netflix subsequently picked Lucifer up for a fifth — and ultimate season.
Initially, 10 episodes have been ordered, nevertheless it was later upped to 16 new episodes, and it appeared it will be the tip of the road.
Netflix clearly made a foul choice by saying an finish date for the sequence, and is making an attempt to backtrack on the choice. Whether or not it is going to result in a sixth season, we will not say for certain.
However, for now, it appears like we may very well be getting the present again for longer than initially deliberate.
As anticipated, the followers launched one other marketing campaign to avoid wasting the sequence when Netflix first introduced the present can be ending.
“It had been introduced that season 5 of Lucifer will likely be it is final and ultimate,” mentioned a change.org petition’s creator, who’s going by the identify Lee Morningstar on Change.org says on the web site.
“This present has many extra seasons left in it. I am unable to perceive why they’d select to not proceed with the fan response of the cancellation after season three and season four nice evaluations.”
The petition’s creator continues, “So please fellow lucifans be a part of me and unite as soon as extra to indicate Netflix what the followers need and the way many people there are.”
This response paved the best way for Modrovich to reply.
“Sorry I’ve been quiet on this concern,” Modrovich mentioned on Twitter in response to a fan.
“Fact is, it’s cuz I’m torn. A lot of me may do #Lucifer endlessly. However I’m additionally immensely grateful YOU & @netflix gave us the possibility to proceed our story collectively.”
“And I do know S5 goes to be a love letter to our #Lucifans so… 🥰❤️😈.”
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Lucifer Season 5 will air this yr on Netflix.
Paul Dailly is the Affiliate Editor for TV Fanatic. Observe him on Twitter.