According to Metro - Main, Dan Levy described thinking about a Schitt's Creek sequel before Catherine O'Hara's death, and he became emotional discussing it. O'Hara died in January 2024 at age 71, with multiple reports indicating her cause of death was pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause. Levy paid tribute to O'Hara on social media after her death was announced, writing that she was like extended family and a brilliant collaborator.
He also spoke about her death on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in late February 2024. Levy's recent activities included an interview on CBS News' Sunday Morning where he visited Goodwood, Ontario, the community where Schitt's Creek was filmed. According to Metro - Main, Dan Levy described it as tough being back and having an emotional reaction, with many memories of O'Hara.
No. Not now. You can't.
He noted that the great comfort has been seeing how loved she was, describing it as a collective loss. Specific plans for the sequel before O'Hara's death remain unclear, and it is unknown whether other cast members or producers were involved in discussions. The exact date of O'Hara's death in January 2024 has not been confirmed, and there are no official statements from the Schitt's Creek production team regarding future projects.
Yeah I was thinking about it. Yeah.
It's tough. It's tough being back. I didn't think that I'd have quite an emotional reaction.
Just a lot of memories...a lot of memories with Catherine.
It's what you have to hold onto is the memories of it all.
Listen, it's like a collective loss, I think. She was the greatest. She's irreplaceable. The great comfort for me has just been to see how loved she was, you know what I mean? The outpouring. Everyone felt like they kind of knew her.
What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O'Hara's brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family.