Andrew McMahon
Cho starred as Spike Spiegel in the show, which was an adaptation of the highly beloved anime about a group of bounty hunters set in a mystical, sci-fi future. Unfortunetly, the love of the original show didn’t translate over to Netflix, as critics and fans panned the series, leading to its cancellation oafter just one season.
According to the interview, the cancellation shocked Cho. In the article, he talks about the preperations he took for filming and how bummed he was when he heard it was canceled
If you’re still looking for more on the situation and Cho’s career in general, you can read the full interview right here. We’ve also got plenty more news, features, and quizzes about Cowboy Bebop right down below that’ll surely tickle your fancy, so check them out.
It was very shocking and I was bummed. But I was very warmed by the response. I wish I could have contacted everybody and gotten hugs. You can’t do that now, but … I don’t know what this is. I’m mystified a little bit about how you can connect with people that you don’t know doing your work, but I won’t question it. I will value it and treasure it. I’m just really deeply appreciative that anyone would care. It’s stunning to me.”
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