CBS Cancels Halle Berry Drama Series EXTANT After Two Seasons

Variety reports that CBS has canceled its summer drama series EXTANT, starring Halle Berry. The show wrapped its second season on the air last month.

Said Glenn Geller, president of CBS Entertainment of the cancellation news, "CBS, Halle Berry and the producers have decided to conclude the 'Extant' story after last season's exciting and fitting conclusion. Extant' played an important role in expanding CBS's lineup of original scripted programming in the summer. We are proud of the show's success on the network, as well as its popularity on Amazon Prime Video. We also want to thank the incomparable Halle Berry for her commitment and support for the series, and look forward to working with her on our next project together."

Added Berry, "I am so proud of what we accomplished on 'Extant." This season seemed such a natural place to end Molly's journey that I, along with CBS, felt it best served the story to leave it there. I've loved this experience working with such a talented cast and creative team. ?It was my first foray into episodic television, and I'm excited to continue my relationship with CBS, producing more compelling stories through my 606 Films production banner."

EXTANT was a mystery thriller about female astronaut Molly Woods, who discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction, and that she and a mysterious stranger may be the only hope for survival.

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