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‘Masterpiece’ Netflix series rumoured to be returning four years after brutal cancellation-Danni Scott-Entertainment – Metro
It won multiple Emmys but was still axed.
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Fans have speculated that Julie and the Phantoms could be returning (Picture: Kailey Schwerman/Netflix)
The cries of devastated fans may have been heard as rumours bubble that Julie and the Phantoms is returning after shock cancellation four years ago.
From the mind of High School Musical legend Kenny Ortega, Julie and the Phantoms (JATP) ran for one season on Netflix and landed near perfect reviews.
Starring Madison Reyes and Charlie Gillespie, the first season earned a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with fans calling it a ‘masterpiece’ on the site.
It follows Julie (Madison) as she chases her dream of being a musician with the help of a band of teenage boys — who happen to have been dead for 25 years.
While it may not have had mainstream popularity, JATP was critically acclaimed and won three Daytime Emmy Awards as well as being nominated for 10 more.
Netflix has been criticised repeatedly for cutting shows beloved by fans for seemingly no reason —but this one wasn’t going to go down without a fight.
The cast has been fanning the flames of speculation (Picture: Kailey Schwerman/Netflix)
Since it’s fate was sealed in December 2021 after months of uncertainty, there has been a Change petition by fans to revive the musical series which has gained 330,000 signatures.
Nothing has been announced but speculation was kicked into high gear as Hollywood Reporter revealed Kenny’s ‘overall deal with Netflix is no longer in place’.
That could free up his creative control and mean JATP might be able to be picked up by other networks.
Fans also spotted Charlie, 25, appeared to have chopped his usually long hair to a style similar to his character Luke’s skater boy style.
Fellow star Jeremy Stada who plays bandmate Reggie Peters also shared a clip of himself performing This Band is Back, a song from the show.
Julie herself, Madison, tweeted: ‘Missing Julie and the Phantoms, I knew what it could’ve been… BRUH 😭🥹 I’m dulu I don’t talk about it cuz it makes me sad 😮💨.’
Days later she confused things further by sharing on X a cryptic message: ‘Julie + Madison = Moth’
‘The answers to your questions are very much in the post, let’s just say can’t give you 1 thing you want but can give another #NewMusicAlert,’ she added.
Director Kenny Ortega’s Netflix deals have expired (Picture: Olivia Wong/Getty Images)
Stirring the pot, Kenny has also added a mention to JATP’s Instagram page in his bio for the first time in four years.
As fans speculated more and more online, Madison teased: ‘You guys are making me believe jatp is fr coming back lol.’
Other cast members have also added fuel to the fire such as Savannah Lee May and Jadah Marie with various tweets and TikTok posts.
JATP was cancelled after once season in 2020
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Kenny’s team for comment.
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