'Famous in Love' Canceled By Freeform
by EG
Bella Thorne is out of a job following the cancellation of Famous in Love by the Freeform network. Thorne's reportedly difficult personality wasn't the only problem with the show, but sources say it was a big one. Read on for details.
Freeform is calling it a day with Famous in Love.
The Disney-owned younger-skewing cable network has opted to cancel the Bella Thorne starrer from Pretty Little Liars showrunner I. Marlene King after two seasons. The show's May 30 season-ender now serves as the series finale.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Freeform initially wanted to do a third season of the expensive series from producers Warner Horizon Scripted Television but asked streaming partner Hulu — which has SVOD rights to the drama — for a larger contribution. Sources say Hulu has yet to receive a formal proposal from Freeform to save Famous in Love, which saw its same-day viewership sink. Season two averaged 254,000 total viewers, down from 330,000 in its freshman run.
Sources also say news of the cancellation was considered a relief for many members of the production. Star Thorne and showrunner King are said to have clashed on multiple occasions, with the actress exhibiting what sources described as "diva-like behavior" on set. Sources note Thorne actively wanted off of Famous in Love, with the actress and social media star having refused to participate in Freeform-organized live-tweets during its second season.
Get the rest of the story at The Hollywood Reporter.