Jane Levy as Zoey Clarke.Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC/Lionsgate
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlistmay get its encore after all.
The series — which was axed after two seasons in June — followedJane Levyas Zoey Clarke, a software developer who suddenly hears the innermost thoughts of people as elaborate musical numbers. It also starredSkylar Astin,Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart, Lauren Graham and Peter Gallagher, among others.
Skylar Astin, Jane Levy.Sergei Bachlakov/NBC/Lionsgate/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Though short-lived,Zoey’swas met with critical success and quickly garnered a loyal fanbase. The dramedy won an Emmy for outstanding choreography for scripted programming last year, and Levy was nominated for her titular role at the Golden Globes.
At the time of its cancelation, a Lionsgate spokesperson told PEOPLE that the studio was hoping to find a new home for the musical sitcom.
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“In a world where finding loyal and passionate audiences is never easy, we believe there must be a home for this great, award-winning show with a passionate and dedicated following,” they said in June.
Series creator Austin Winsbergtweetedat the time that he “[refused] to believe the show [was] dead,” and called on fans to share their support. “I believe we can have a real chance somewhere else,” he said.
A scene from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.Sergei Bachlakov/NBC
The series left off with the season 2 finale, with Zoey and love interest Max (Astin) reunited — just as Max mysteriously got Zoey’s powers to hear people’s thoughts as songs.
WinsbergtoldEntertainment Weeklyin May that the twist “[opened] up the possibilities for what can happen next, especially in terms of the relationship between Zoey and Max and the complications of that.”
source: people.com
