Streaming service Paramount+ did not just cancel “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” according to a Friday report. Rather, in exchange for an apparent tax write-off, the platform opted to remove the series entirely.
The Hollywood Reporter noted that the prequel series — based on the iconic 1978 musical — was not the only series to receive such treatment. Also, on the chopping block were “Star Trek: Prodigy,” “The Game,” and “Queen of the Universe” — all three of which were also slated for removal from the platform.
Paramount Global released a statement attributing the move to easing the integration of content from Showtime, which is being added to the platform this week.