The Studio Honors Catherine O'Hara in Season 2

0:00It's April 4th, I'm Cory with The Story, and this is Durham News Today, your AI-powered local news. Apple TV Plus hit, the studio is tackling the death of star Catherine O'Hara head on in its second season. Creators Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg say the show will not to that sense of being lost without her, since she was the heart of it all. The comedy premiered in 2025, and O'Hara played the key role of Patty Lay right up until her passing. She died in January 2026 at age 71 from a pulmonary embolism linked to rectal cancer. Rogan and Goldberg wrote the whole season around her, so losing her hit hard both emotionally and for production. They call it an unbelievable challenge, with shock waves rippling through every episode. Fans and the industry felt it too. Rogan poured out his heart on social media, calling her the funniest person he'd ever seen, and crediting her for, inspiring his career. He shouted her out in his director's guild award speech for Best Comedy Series Director, and even accepted her posthumous acting award last month.

1:02The team pushed forward anyway, weaving those real life feelings into the story without getting too heavy. It's part of life they say, and the show stays true to its funny roots. Season 2 wraps up those themes naturally, keeping O'Hara spirit alive on screen even as they figure out life anchor lists.