Huge TV show with two A-list Hollywood star lead ‘axed’ after creator is ‘cancelled’ over scandal

PRIME Video’s beloved sci-fi series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen has reportedly been axed after a number of misconduct allegations came out against show creator Neil Gaiman. 

The show was set to return for a third series and filming had already begun, but it was paused indefinitely last month.

It now looks to have been axed and replaced by a new project as production on a one-off TV movie, The Finale, has been revealed.

According to reports David and Michael will return to screens as their characters Crowley and Aziraphale one last time.

“Very much not confirmed, but production listings have appeared for ‘Good Omens: The Finale’ in the form of a TV Movie,” TV Zone tweeted on . 

Last month it was reported by that the programme-makers are now discussing “possible production changes” amid the filming of the show.

A TV movie could wrap up the Good Omens storyline using scenes that have already been filmed. 

Production for Good Omens’ third series had gotten underway in Scotland before it was brought to a dramatic halt. 

The decision to cancel the series comes in the wake of some sexual assault allegations against the show’s writer and executive producer Neil Gaiman.

Five women recently came forward detailing several misconduct allegations against him going back to 1986 as part of the podcast Master: the Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.

He has denied all the allegations and insisted he was “disturbed” by the claims.

Other Neil Gaiman projects have also been scrapped

Disney+ has also paused its adaptation of Neil’s The Graveyard Book. And in August, Netflix cancelled the second season of Dead Boy Detectives, which is based on his intellectual property.

Good Omens is based on the beloved novel Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil, 56, and the late Sir Terry Pratchett. The series became a worldwide hit after it premiered in 2019. 

It was quickly renewed for a second series by Prime Video which debuted in July 2023. 

Season 2 continued the story of the ineffable friendship between Aziraphale and Crowley, taking it beyond the scope of the original novel.

The now-cancelled third series was set to advance their story further, bringing Terry's plans for the story to life after he and Neil mapped out “what happens next” to the characters almost 35 years ago. 

Series three was set to have Neil continue as executive producer, writer, and showrunner.

He has partnered up with Rob Wilkins of Narrativia who represents Terry Pratchett’s estate.

They are working alongside BBC Studios Productions’ head of comedy Josh Cole who serves as an executive producer. 

Speaking about the third series after it was renewed, Neil, who also wrote the cancelled Netflix series The Sandman, said: “I’m so happy finally to be able to finish the story Terry and I plotted in 1989 and in 2006. 

“Terry was determined that if we made Good Omens for television, we could take the story all the way to the end,” the prolific fantasy writer added. 

He continued: “Season One was all about averting Armageddon, dangerous prophecies, and the End of the World. Season Two was sweet and gentle, although it may have ended less joyfully than a certain Angel and Demon might have hoped.

“Now, in Season Three, we will deal once more with the end of the world. The plans for Armageddon are going wrong. Only Crowley and Aziraphale working together can hope to put it right. And they aren’t talking.”

Previously celebrating the show’s return, Rob added: “We’re delighted to see Crowley and Aziraphale returning after breaking our hearts in Season Two. 

“Seeing award-winning duo David and Michael reunited will be such a joy. We only wish Terry was here to enjoy the ride with us.”