A League of Their Own Creator Slams Cowardly Season 2 Cancellation Amidst Strikes
Jacobson defends the continuation of strikes as unjustifiable and criticizes the decision to cancel Season 2 of A League of Their Own as cowardly and unfounded
Summary
A co-creator of A League of Their Own expresses frustration over the show cancelation and questions the studio's explanation.
Jacobson explains that the cancellation is not solely attributed to the strikes, suggesting that the studio is employing it as a pretext. However, despite feeling disappointed, Jacobson displays affection towards the cast and crew and decides not to linger on any feelings of frustration.
The co-creator of A League of Their Own expresses dissatisfaction with the show's cancellation and the studio's explanation. A League of Their Own is a modern take on the 1992 classic, following the journey of a group of women who form a professional baseball team during World War II. The series delves into important social issues such as racism, LGBTQ+ identities, and women's rights. Despite a successful first season that led to a renewal, Amazon made the decision to cancel the show due to complications arising from the WGA strike. Abbi Jacobson, who co-created the show with Will Graham and also acted in it as Carson Shaw, shares her thoughts on the cancellation through an Instagram post.
Jacobson highlights that the decision to cancel is not solely linked to the strikes. She even denounces the accusation as "cowardly" and subtly criticizes the studio. Nonetheless, her post maintains a balanced tone, as she asserts her intention to not focus on her frustration. Instead, she expresses her enduring affection for the show's cast and crew.
Source: Abbi Jacobson / Instagram
