'Timeless' Cast On The Moment They Learned the Show Was Revived | SDCC 2017 | Entertainment Weekly

The cast of Timeless was just as shocked and thrilled as the show’s fans when the series got a surprise renewal - just days after it had been canceled - for a second season.
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Stars Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, and Goran Visnjic, along with executive producers Shawn Ryan and Eric Kripke, stopped by EW’s video studio at Comic-Con to talk to EW SiriusXM radio host Jessica Shaw and PEOPLE/Entertainment Weekly editorial director Jess Cagle about that happy surprise as well as what fans have to look forward to in season 2.
“Shawn and I got the call at 9:30 a.m. on a Saturday,” Kripke said. “Shawn was in his Jacuzzi, as he does on Saturday mornings.”
Kripke was taking his kid to soccer practice, but they both stopped everything when NBC informed them that they regretted the cancellation and that they wanted the cast and creators to announce it themselves, on Twitter, in 15 minutes.
“We called everyone, except one person was getting her beauty sleep,” Ryan said. “I was asleep for all of it,” Spencer admitted; Barrett’s phone was on airplane mode.
“I tried calling Abby because we live somewhat close to each other. I was going to go to her house and do, like, a skit!” Lanter said. “She loves skits. Who doesn’t love a good skit?!” But she slept through the whole thing, “So I sort of did a lame version of it on my own.”
“Yeah, it was lame,” Spencer agreed.
Timeless’ devoted following certainly didn’t think so. Check out the video above for more about that exciting day and to hear what the cast has to say about the show’s future.
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'Timeless' Cast On The Moment They Learned the Show Was Revived | SDCC 2017 | Entertainment Weekly
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[@bettyrubble9420]

Just finished watching last episode of season 2. So disappointing there isn't a 3rd and 4 th season, Best Sci-fi in a long long time. I thought it was great, so well written, lots of twists and turns! This really could have gone in so many different directions with more seasons, NBC you don't know what your doing. Goran Višnjić best actor, really made the show. Funny, great villain and I would have loved to see Lucy in a relationship with him. Great show, too bad it's over

[@brickera1591]

Yeah it is a really good series but I didn’t know it was going to end 😢

[@JanJan-je1sc]

Yeah. Timeless was one of my favorite American series along with 100 and Siren. It was the best! There's a lot of things to do with the plot. The actors are amazing! So sad there will be no season 3 anymore.

[@emms8]

Love Goran's character. Love him as an actor too.

[@scottlouis]

This show was so underrated and I am so glad it's coming back. They have such good chemistry!! Rufus and Flynn has awesome Instagram stories when it was announced. Loved it!! 💜💜💜

[@lorrainerice6400]

So glad this show is coming back!!!!!!

[@jan8919]

Things like this doesn't happen everyday , it is very very rare they just got lucky .

[@sofiiyanez]

Every time I watch a cast having so much fun together, it kind of adds an appeal to the show itself. Which I already loved. So excited for a second season!

[@angimartin7076]

Reminds me of the Supernatural cast.

[@ruangreyling2073]

who else's favourite character is Flynn?

[@julesdey6353]

OHH Definitely mine! Actually most of my family thinks he's the best!! :D

[@zanetasmith9954]

ruan greyling Flynn is SEX I love him 😍

[@denisek.2537]

I love him😍

[@lizairvine9159]

Flynn is great but Rufus makes me laugh so I vote for Rufus

[@okba1452]

Definitely Rufus

[@ripmyfictionalfriends]

Goran is relatable with his "i wanna ride a horse" "they had you ride a horse" "not in the medieval times!!" He gets me

[@samanthasu3412]

This cast's laughs are so adorable

[@confusiyeon]

Abigail: " But she's not a superhero" Matt: "No" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JH-mo7xm]

They basically ignored Goran for half the interview! Classy

[@rhi_anne]

One thing I do like about this show is that the creators didn't rush to get Lucy and wyatt together. It took its time like it would in reality which made them more special

[@ameliarufus1056]

Rhianne Thomas they rushed it in season 2 tbh

[@catboinomo]

And then rush them right apart 😐

[@aral4660]

catboinomo bc of angst!! it makes lyatt so perfect

[@aral4660]

Amelia Rufus how?! spoiler alert: how many times did they almost kissed just to torture us?

[@jorgerosario1862]

So happy for the show comming back for season 2

[@MaryamZahidAnObsessiveArrowFan]

this show is one of my favorites 😍😍😍

[@danb.7989]

me 2

[@kevinski1966]

Just saw episode 10 finale.... man we have GOT to get season3!!!!!

[@steffiwashere1799]

I agree with Goran! They should do a Medieval episode!

[@Farah-ij2pw]

UGHHH I NEED A SEASSSSSSSSONN 3 . ITS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

[@MrBukowski81]

Just finished the entire first season in one sitting. Can't wait to find out more in the next season. 👍🏽

[@arrowverselover100]

Where did you find the first season? I've been looking for it everywhere.

[@irenevallefuoco1490]

I love the chemistry between Abigail and matt 😍😍😍😍

[@nayelihernandez7516]

Enery _ you see it too 😍

[@nayelihernandez7516]

No they don’t 😂

[@helolange1132]

@@Zero11s they're friends what are you talking about?

[@graciescroggs9233]

@@Zero11s ur hilarious. they are actually very close lol

[@iliakhouri]

I hope this show never gets cancelled. It only keeps getting better! I'm glad we made it come back for season 2

[@bellak46]

How do we make Timeless come back again? 😂😍 I love Timeless

[@Ladybellefiske]

HOORAY! TIMELESS is back!

[@tylermartinz3659]

Soooo happy!!!!!!! Love!!!! Timeless!!!

[@sharonthibault8153]

I'm so happy this show is renewed! It's so good! The characters are fantastic!!!!!!

[@oscarberezowski270]

This just shows how much they click and have fun.

[@richardhutchison3123]

When Gia's eyes roll back in her head and the GG Bridge shakes violently and looks war-torn for a few seconds and then everything returns to normal makes me think that the timeline has been forever altered and there's something litterally "EARTH SHAKING: that 's going to happen. I can't wait to see where that goes!

[@MaheshWalatara]

Classic show- love it.

[@ssd38]

I finally learned history through these guys

[@AmandaMoore253]

Me too. 👍

[@infires2013]

I learned American history- didn't know they had so much going on 😂 I'm from the England so u can imagine the contrast

[@carolinecorman2240]

Amen. This show is great.

[@greenmachine949]

I loved this show, I'm gonna miss it when it's gone. Such a great concept, great stories, great characters... I met some of the crew while they were filming in my neighborhood last year and seriously, everybody involved with this series seems awesome. It's no wonder their fans loved them so much that they brought it back for a proper send-off.

[@unkillablebella]

i love abigail and matt and my ship wycy timeless is one of the best shows on tv im so glad it,s back for season 2 seen the first to epsodes in the new season and they were freaking amazing i kinda love rufus his character is the best

[@syunyakov]

Love timeless, please do season 3 and 4, there is so many ways to develop interesring stories about far far past or future, it could be a timeless show! All the actors financially happy and all the watchers are satisfied, please make it happen! ❤

[@celt4life979]

I stumbled across timeless s1 and it blew me away ,its a great show,hope there is many more seasons after the 2nd.

[@pinayviking6899]

Waiting for season 3!!!!!! I cannot not for it...the best series i have ever seen ever!!!!

[@amo4god]

I loooove Lucy and Matt, and Flynn and Gia!!!!😍😍😍😍So excited for season 2!!

[@AmandaMoore253]

How about going back in time to make sure we have a season 3. Love this show. ❤️

[@frankpesti7669]

Timeless is awesome bring it back please

[@tommyestrada6464]

So GLAD it’s back!

[@s.i.p.audioswaps1340]

I love these guys so much, they never fail to make me smile💖

[@umbrastar]

I love this so, so much!

[@SeanS890]

Please please make season 3 and 4!!!!!!!🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tanx360]

I LOVE THIS SHOW. So glad about this.

[@Hector-sp2hv]

So glad the show’s coming back!!

[@salmann3874]

Guys please bring few more seasons/ Episodes.. Just finished watching on March 2020. I wish I get those time machine and convey to the directors on how important and special this TIMELESS for all of us. 🔥

[@linger368]

This show made me more and more interested in history.

[@pinoytunes7707]

This easily went up in my top 2 sci-fi tv shows of all time. Love love TIMELESS 😍

[@scorpisces182]

OMG I cant wait for season 2!!!!

[@barbramana1]

lol at the end when abby was like "not the tongue" OMG MOM MOMENT lol

[@graciescroggs9233]

FOR REAL AHAHAHA

[@abrelosojos9009]

Only discovered this now, August 2020, Covid-19 era, on Netflix! On season 2 now. I would have followed this all throughout if it ran for 15 seasons. Shame they only made 2. Loving this soooooo much! - much adoration from the Philippines.

[@wdeemarwdeemar8739]

Love that freaking show.

[@emms8]

I just finished watching season 1. Love the show and all the characters. Wish it hadn''t ended after Season 2 .

[@heleenh6307]

Abigail is so drop dead gorgeous. I know that's not what matters the most but she is just lovely and a natural, stunning beauty.

[@mangoman469]

The most underrated show ever

[@jazeerivera1440]

timeless is a great show I watch it with my students. I know it a different kind of story line, but it is fun to watch with them. i can wait for season 3 to start and again watch it with my students

[@zaidrasiet1578]

Love Abigail & Matt💙💜💚💛

[@johnnyescriba4918]

QUE PRECIOSA ES ABIGAIL SPENCER, TIENE UN ROSTRO BELLO.

[@drsammy1955]

I just came to see Goran !

[@athenascarlett8067]

they had to bring it back cuz it is AMAZING. We want a season 3

[@calummilligan9185]

cant wait for season 2

[@amethystwillow9368]

Just so awesome!!!

[@rolexbrabander9691]

I was brought to timeless because I loved Matt in Star Wars the Clone Wars (my favourite childhood show). Whenever I hear Wyatt's voice it brings me so much nostalgia to Anakin, but it doesnt make me think about Anakin everytime I hear it. Its just a familiar loving voice from my childhood. Anyways this show is great! I hope there will be a season 3 (I cant seem to find any sources telling whether or not it was cancelled, could someone let me know?)

[@matthewbell1968]

Such an entertaining show, I learned so much about us history as well

[@musicalsoulschool9881]

This show has inspired me writing a song about the show. I defintley post the song in several months from now

[@lvelez1999]

Yay I am sooo excited! When does season two start and what day, time and channel?

[@pinkyring44]

Lisa Velez NBC March 11th 2018 on Sunday

[@shortyg9399]

Season 3 please and many more

[@gcklo]

I love this show. There should have been more

[@michaelaltun]

the audio is AWFuL!

[@MelTortois3]

Can't wait for season 2 of timeless! But isnt 'time team' an archeological TV show?

[@luzclaritaarantes641]

Lindos !!! Amo a serie que fazem ! São atores perfeitos ! E os criadores dessa história real são incríveis. É a melhor série que já assisti em 10 anos .

[@bobmorgan1762]

I just found out now! Cool!!

[@GraziCosmeticos]

We Love You!!!

[@madxdepp3166]

Malcolm his laugh got me everytime XD

[@jasminebenigno-hall1596]

Let's go season 3!!!

[@galinatanasov8670]

It was interesting to see how the characters behave in real life, even though Matt and Goran talked too little. I just finished S1 and have read that the reviews for season 2 are even better, so I'm very excited. The show could go in many directions right now, so I hope the show evolves into an amazing Rittenhouse hunt by the Team together with Flynn. P.S. Malcolm has an enormous tongue wow

[@DebKS]

I agree !! This show was SOO good! Why on Earth would you cancel such a good show?? 😍😍

[@nuzrathanvi8558]

NEED A SEASON 3!!!

[@IloveTHG307]

Is Malcolm wearing two different shoes? Haha I love him

[@miriamsimon7556]

Timeless best show ever

[@subbtopp]

Im so excited I think a peed my self a little

[@luqmanbahtiar5830]

One of the best tv show!

[@raj-hg7yd]

season 2 finale was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!!!!!

[@Orashidimaru]

Want season 3!!

[@rachelel9087]

HEY NBC! #RenewTimeless already, damnit!!!

[@franzayennoverelisterio6679]

I'm obsessed with matt lanter 😭😍

[@mainie_videoediting]

when they all shout "Flufus"! :D

[@luzclaritaarantes641]

Garcia Flyn sempre gostei dele !!! Lindo

[@hannahhendrickson5379]

FLUFUS

[@EthalaRide]

I want to see Knight-in-Shining-Armor!Flynn SO BAD!

[@infires2013]

3 years later.....still same and on the titanic....alas never gonna happen I guess 😭

[@EthalaRide]

May I just point out: you can see everyone who's sitting on a chair has their feet propped up on the bar, *EXCEPT Goran's stupid crazy long legs* which are flat on the ground and bent at the knees!

[@pandalandalopalis6515]

Malcolm Barret is such a #Lyatt shipper

[@medicann_coping]

when is season 2 coming ???? im so hyped

[@JTMONEY714]

dzugi mgtow420 March 11th

[@mareab101]

watching timeless in 2021 is like : 😂

[@dxamondheart]

is there any cast as iconic as the cast of timeless? the answer is no.

[@sarahturner4148]

Queen Dineen idk the flash cast all acts like this too 😁 I love casts that bond and have fun together

[@kesavvzD]

Idk either i mean PLL cast is pretty much impeccable

[@pinoytunes7707]

This show reminds me of 12 Monkeys (tv show). They are almost alike with the time travel, suspense, and love story.

[@stuartrowena4371]

Agree with absolutely everyone else here. I mean it really was a sophisticated, nay gripping Series. Fast forward 6 years, and ive got both seasons - and the finally on ipad;- but here's the thing. The quality of acting is so phenomenally good - by everyone involved - you can pretty much return all the ways back to S1:Ep1 and start all over again: (I've done that, by the way. Sad or what, LOL) !!!! Little side note too. I really appreciated how the writers brought a very fragile and human element into the subject of skin color - but without going down the road of wokism. In today's world- and in an age now where divisivness is possibly worse than it has ever been, not stirring the waters in any way was in retrospect an incredibly wise move. Bless you all, and thank you for the episodes we DID get to enjoy - even if i would have preferred at least two more seasons. Stu from UK.

[@silverjay4455]

Why didnt anyone let flynn talk????? Hes the best actor on this series

[@adventureswithkat3884]

....... too invested in Wyatt and Lucy...??? I’m not. I’m actually shipping Flucy (Flynn and Lucy) I am really hoping that they aren’t related.

[@catboinomo]

I’m into Flucy making Wyatt jealous. But I def ship Wyatt and Lucy

[@linger368]

I'm getting more and more into Flucy... in season 1 it was Lyatt... flynn is getting more attractive by the episode...

[@iamibi4792]

UM NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@iamibi4792]

NEVER

[@iamibi4792]

EVER

[@TheMymlan]

Love Malcolm! 😀❤

[@maryjulia745]

The interviewer's mikes are louder than the cast. They woul've given them each. Just finished season 2 in NetFlix. It would have been a good sci fi series. But got cancelled. But I moved on to Jupiter's Legacy now, Wyath is there! Blonde and turned out a villain. Still waiting for the next episodes.

[@mariloulepiten2971]

Love this show I hope their is a season 3, I love Lucy and Wyatt and I watched over and over again.

[@bastardbenno]

Season 3 please

[@raiitheai]

Flufus!!!😂😂😂😂 I like Garcy❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@drama_1440]

Flynn!!!🤩

[@nicnakpaddywack9586]

I have a conspiracy theory, nbc keep cancelling the show to get more views.