The Originals failed to secure a spot on
The CW’s fall schedule, but there’s no need administer last rites to the
Vampire Diaries spinoff.
In a conference call on Thursday morning, network president Mark Pedowitz spoke of his decision to hold the show until midseason, telling reporters, “We have a very strong schedule. We still believe quite a bit in
The Originals. We only have 10 hours, so we made a choice to [hold it] to further boost our schedule at midseason.”
Pedowitz also shot down speculation that
Vampire Diaries upcoming eighth season would be its last. “No decision has been made one way or the other,” he maintained, before adding, “My dream is it isn’t [the final season].
Meanwhile, with
Supergirl joining The CW’s already DC-packed stable that includes
Arrow,
The Flash and
Legends of Tomorrow, Pedowitz promised the network’s annual superhero crossover event will be “the biggest one ever.” The exec also remarked that the ex-CBS drama always “should have been” on The CW.
Regarding buzz that
Calista Flockhart’s role may be reduced in Season 2 in light of
Supergirl‘s move from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Pedowitz said that there are “ongoing discussions” with the actress, adding, “We are thrilled she wants to continue with the show and we’re happy to have her in whatever capacity.”
