Natasha Rothwell “shocked and broken” over “how to die alone” – but she doesn’t give up

Natasha Rothwell fights to maintain “how to die alone.” Onyx Collective, supported by Disney, a production company standing as a Rothwell comedy series recognized by critics, announced that the series wouldn’t return to the second season.

The premiere of Hulu in 2024 “How to die Alone” follows Mel, a rinsed, fat worker of the Black JFK airport, who was never in love and forgot how to dream-if the experience of close death wouldn’t forced her to live. Despite the brand new perspective and undeniable recognition, this system was canceled after one season due to disappointing viewership numbers, on a change.

Rothwell, who created and played within the series, responded to news with disappointment and determination.

“I am shocked, a broken heart and to be honest, I surprised that Onyx decided not to go forward with the second season” How to die alone ” – she said in a statement. “This is a difficult reality to accept, since the series is an undeniable critical, creative and award -winning success.”

Since the debut of September 2024, this system has won the Independent Spirit Award for one of the best forged team in a brand new series of scripts and won two NACP Image Award nominations for an impressive comedy series and outstanding director of the comedy series. But Rothwell doesn’t withdraw – he’s actively working on keeping this system alive.

“This program took me to revive eight years, and if I learned one thing at that time, it is immunity,” she added, sharing her involvement find “How to Die Alone”. She stated: “Stories like this matter.”

In addition to the fight for her series, Rothwell emphasized the importance of a various story on television.

“Now, more than ever, television, which strengthens unusual voices and priority, treats decisions regarding employment and cast that accurately reflects the diversity of the world,” she continued. “Representation is not only visibility – it is about ensuring that our stories, our existence and cultural contribution will not be removed.”

Quoting Maya Angelou, she added: “You may encounter many failures, but you can’t be overcome … so that you can know who you are, what you can arise from, how you can get out of it.” We grow. And we didn’t finish. “