Geena Davis Expresses Disappointment Over 'The Buroughs' Cancellation
The Netflix sci-fi drama, which starred Geena Davis as a "badass" retiree, was not renewed for a second season despite strong initial viewership.
Geena Davis has spoken out about the cancellation of her Netflix series The Buroughs, a sci-fi drama in which she played Renee, a former music manager. The show, which premiered on May 21, followed retirees who discover their retirement community is being used to drain their brain fluid for a youth-preserving creature.
The series was written with Davis in mind. "I found the role perfect for me," she stated, adding that the creators assured her the first season would tell a complete story without a cliffhanger. Despite this, the show's cancellation came while it was still in Netflix's top 10.
Key Storylines and Cast Dynamics
- Davis played Renee, a character she described as a "badass."
- The series featured a romantic storyline between Renee and a younger character, played by Carlos Miranda.
- No cliffhanger: The first season was written as a self-contained story.
"The show could have succeeded as a limited series," Davis suggested, expressing openness to reviving the series or creating spinoffs.
Davis noted she was informed of the cancellation beforehand, but still expressed disappointment. "There’s a lack of momentum for increasing representation of older characters in media," she said, citing past examples like Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own that failed to lead to sustained change.
Additional Context
- Davis founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which focuses on gender equality in entertainment.
- She is currently filming a movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Budapest.
- Davis also served as chair of the Bentonville Film Festival, centered on inclusion.