Aubrey Plaza Announces Cancellation of Animated Series 'Kevin'
Originally published Jun 22, 2026
By Hilary Lewis · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 22, 2026
Key points
- Aubrey Plaza's animated series 'Kevin' has been canceled by Amazon's Prime Video.
- Plaza expressed hope for the show's success but acknowledged industry challenges.
- She reflected on NBC's support for 'Parks and Recreation' despite its ratings.
- Plaza criticized the current state of the entertainment industry, fearing the impact of algorithms.
Aubrey Plaza has announced that her animated series 'Kevin' has been canceled by Amazon's Prime Video. In a message sharing the news, Plaza expressed her hopes for the show's success but acknowledged the current challenges in the industry. She reflected on how NBC executives had supported 'Parks and Recreation' despite its ratings, a sentiment she wished to see for 'Kevin'.
Plaza lamented the state of the entertainment industry, stating, 'I was hoping for this for 'Kevin' but sadly we are living in a different time in our industry. I hope the machines won’t ruin everything.' Her comments highlight concerns about the impact of algorithm-driven content decisions on creative projects.
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