The Wonder Years, a reboot coming-of-age comedy, which was inspired by the 1980’s, early 90’s series of the same name has been canceled at ABC after two seasons, EW has confirmed. The news comes one month after the series — which starred Elisha “EJ” Williams, Dule Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, and Laura Kariuki — concluded its second season on Aug. 16.
Savage, who played the lead role of Kevin Arnold in the original series, served as a director and executive producer for the revival’s first season before he was fired following an investigation into misconduct allegations.
Shortly after the show’s cancellation was announced, its stars shared their reactions on social media.
“Be cool…. when chapter ends, another begins,” Hill, who starred as Williams family patriarch Bill, posted on Instagram. “Congrats to Saladin Patterson, this talented cast, and our amazing crew on bringing this beautiful story to our TV screens for the last two seasons. I had hoped to share this story a little bit longer, but that’s how it goes sometimes in this thing called show business. Grateful. What’s next?”
In the comments section of Hill’s post, Williams wrote, “You will never stop being an inspiration to me. Been an honor being apart of this show with you. Cheers to what the future holds.”
Patterson explained that he was “still processing” the show ending in his own Instagram post.
Source: Entertainment Weekly