More bad news for good television, but this time, it doesn't appear to be related to the coronavirus response.
When The Kominsky Method returns to Netflix, leading man, Sandy Kominsky, played by Michael Douglas, will be flying solo.
That's right. His trusty wingman and agent, Norman Newlander will be off the grid.
Deadline reported this story, and they indicated that Alan Arkin, who played Norman, made the decision not to return to the series well before the coronavirus hit the fan.
It sure seems strange that Arkin indicated his preference not to go beyond two seasons when you look at the end of The Kominsky Method Season 2, but it is true to life.
When someone leaves your life, whether by moving or stepping off of this mortal coil, we rarely get an indication before the even takes place.
Of course, it could be a practical decision, too, since at the time season 2 aired,...
When The Kominsky Method returns to Netflix, leading man, Sandy Kominsky, played by Michael Douglas, will be flying solo.
That's right. His trusty wingman and agent, Norman Newlander will be off the grid.
Deadline reported this story, and they indicated that Alan Arkin, who played Norman, made the decision not to return to the series well before the coronavirus hit the fan.
It sure seems strange that Arkin indicated his preference not to go beyond two seasons when you look at the end of The Kominsky Method Season 2, but it is true to life.
When someone leaves your life, whether by moving or stepping off of this mortal coil, we rarely get an indication before the even takes place.
Of course, it could be a practical decision, too, since at the time season 2 aired,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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