‘The Trouble With Jon Stewart’
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Jon Stewart is leaving Apple early.
Ex Daily program The host’s return to the talk show space ended prematurely after Apple dropped plans for an eight-episode third season of the Stewart-hosted series. problem, Evidence confirms The Hollywood Reporter.
As stated therein The New York TimesWhichever comes first reported News was canceled after creative differences between the iPhone maker and Stewart over potential topics and guests. problem. The Now Stewart told his staff on Thursday that Apple had pushed back on topics related to China and artificial intelligence. Production for season three is already underway and shooting is set to begin soon.
Apple declined to comment.
Sources say THR There was tension between Apple and Stewart ahead of the show’s third season return. problem. The same sources indicate that Apple reached out to Stewart and informed the host that the two sides “need to be reconciled” regarding the show’s topics. Sources say Stewart was “hamstrung” by Apple, who threatened to cancel the series. Stewart told the tech giant that she wants to have full creative control of the series and is walking away from the show rather than have her hands tied after Apple threatened to cancel the series.
“Not updated” result problem Apple and Stewart came after the transition problem Weekly release for its second season after new episodes launched every week in fall 2021.
Stewart signed a multi-year deal with Apple in 2020 that includes a current affairs show. problem and other development projects through his Busboy Productions banner.
Stewart executive produced problem Through Post Eden Productions with showrunner Brenda Adhikari, James Dixon and former HBO CEO Richard Plepler. Chris McShane was co-EP, Lori Paranek was producer, and Chelsea Devantes was head writer.
During its two-season run, problem He received five Emmy nominations, including for talk series and writing.
