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Noah Wyle says Supriya Ganesh’s exit from HBO’s The Pitt is an inevitable part of the show’s revolving-door cast, with Ganesh’s Dr. Samira Mohan leaving after the season two finale. The departure is described as story-driven, and Ayesha Harris will be promoted to series regular in season 3 as casting turnover continues in this hospital drama’s residency arcs; the season finale airs on April 16.
Noah Wyle and series creator R. Scott Gemmill say Supriya Ganesh’s departure after Season 2 is a planned, story-driven cast change reflecting the revolving door of hospital residencies; Ganesh skipped PaleyFest, and Season 3 will begin filming in June with ongoing cast evolution (including Parker Ellis promoted to series regular).
CNN briefly published a memorial package for Michael J. Fox in error and quickly removed it, prompting an apology from the network. Fox countered with a witty post on Threads saying he’s “OK,” then reflected on the mishap with humor; he continues to advocate for Parkinson’s research and recently appeared at PaleyFest. The incident echoes historical obituary glitches, like the 1998 Bob Hope misprint.
Michael J. Fox reassured fans he’s ok after CNN accidentally published a tribute video that sparked a death scare; CNN apologized and removed the clip. Fox addressed the moment on Threads, joking about how he would react to the death report, while his rep confirmed he’s doing well. He had appeared at PaleyFest around the same time, with coverage emphasizing his Parkinson’s advocacy and ongoing support from family and friends.
Michael J. Fox dismissed CNN’s death-tribute video that sparked a death scare, posting on Threads that he’s alive and well. CNN apologized, saying the package was published in error and removed. The scare followed Fox’s PaleyFest LA appearance for Shrinking the night before; he’s continuing to act despite Parkinson’s, with Shrinking Season 3 now streaming.
Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith reunited at PaleyFest 2026 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels (1976–1981 on ABC), sharing memories of the groundbreaking show and its impact on women in television; the conversation was moderated by George Pennacchio, with additional coverage planned for PaleyFest's YouTube channel next week.
Reese Witherspoon expresses optimism about the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity, urging people to embrace it as a tool for creativity and ethics. She also emphasizes the importance of women and people of color in the development of AI. Witherspoon's previous involvement in NFTs is mentioned, along with a humorous note about her safety from A.I. robots.
Kelly Reilly, one of the main cast members of Yellowstone, clarified on Instagram that she was absent from the PaleyFest fan event due to filming commitments in the UK, despite being confirmed to attend. The event lineup was changed last minute due to "scheduling conflicts," leading to speculation about animosity within the production and a possible spin-off without Kevin Costner.
Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton in Yellowstone, explained her absence from April's PaleyFest, stating that she was filming in the UK and had informed the organizers in January that she wouldn't be able to attend. Other confirmed attendees, including Kevin Costner, were also absent, adding to uncertainty surrounding the future of the back half of the series' fifth season. A behind-the-scenes dispute over shooting schedules had surfaced in February, with Costner allegedly wanting to limit himself to just one week of shooting on the remaining eight episodes of Season 5.
Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, became emotional while discussing the show's final season at a PaleyFest event. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino praised Brosnahan's casting, saying she was the first to audition and immediately knew she was perfect for the role. Brosnahan credits the show with changing her life and helping her grow as an actress and producer. While the show is ending, the creators and cast hope to work together again in the future.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will premiere its fifth and final season on April 14. In anticipation of the show's end, EW has released an exclusive sneak peek at the series' PaleyFest retrospective, which takes a look back at all five seasons of the show. The final season will continue to follow Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) as she pursues her dreams of becoming a successful stand-up comedian. The show has been the recipient of numerous awards and stars Tony Shalhoub, Michael Zegen, and Marin Hinkle, among others.
The Yellowstone PaleyFest panel was a disappointment for fans as none of the main cast or creator showed up. Only four actors and a network executive attended, leaving fans frustrated and demanding refunds. The panelists had no information on when they would return to work, but the executive assured the audience that Kevin Costner would continue with the show and that a new season would be announced soon.
Key cast members of the TV series "Yellowstone," including Kevin Costner and co-creator Taylor Sheridan, did not attend the Paley Center for Media's annual PaleyFest event in Los Angeles, sparking rumors of a dispute with Paramount Network over the future of the show. The panel instead featured other cast members and a Paramount Network executive. Fans who purchased tickets expressed disappointment and demanded refunds. Paramount Network has not commented on the situation.
The majority of the cast and creator Taylor Sheridan ditched their scheduled appearance at PaleyFest in Los Angeles, leaving just four cast members and Paramount Network president Keith Cox to attend. Series lead Kevin Costner was noticeably absent amid growing rumors he’s ready to call it quits. Audience members reportedly weren’t alerted of the last-minute change until they had already shown up. However, Paramount Network president Keith Cox told the audience that he’s “very confident” Costner will continue with the series.
Kevin Costner and the main cast of Yellowstone dropped out of PaleyFest at the last minute, fueling speculation of Costner's exit from the show. The only cast members who showed up were Josh Lucas, Mo Brings Plenty, Dawn Olivieri, and Wendy Moniz. Fans expressed frustration on Twitter and questioned if a second half of Season 5 would happen. Costner reportedly asked to spend only one week filming the second half of Season 5 as he works on his own project. A new spin-off series starring Matthew McConaughey is set to move forward regardless of Costner's decision to stay with the original series or not.