ABC Boss Talks Constance Wu’s Future on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke addressed Constance Wu’s reaction to Fresh Off the Boat‘s renewal on Tuesday.
The comedy series received a Season 6 order on Friday, and Wu spoke out negatively on social media, catching everyone’s attention. But that won’t have any effect on her future with the series.
“There’s been no thought to recasting Constance. We love what she does on the show,” Burke said at ABC’s Upfront presentation on May 14. “I did actually know that Constance had another opportunity [that], had Fresh Off The Boat not gone forward, she would have pursued.” But the network never truly considered canceling the comedy because “it’s just too strong.”
“I’m going to choose to believe Constance’s most recent communication about the show, that she is happy to return,” the president added. “The cast and crew is happy to have her back, and we’re thrilled to have her on the show.”
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Following the announcement Friday, Wu tweeted, “So upset right now that I’m literally crying. Ugh. F**k.” When a fan offered her congratulations, she responded, “no it’s not.” (That tweet has since been deleted.) She also wrote “dislike” in the comments of the Instagram post celebrating the series’ return.
Wu then posted a message clarifying her previous posts Saturday. “I love FOTB,” she wrote, explaining she was upset because she had to give up another project she “was really passionate about” and would have challenged her.
“But my words and ill-timing were insensitive to those who are struggling, especially insensitive considering the fact that I used to be in that struggle too. I do regret that and it wasn’t nice and I am sorry for that,” she added. “People ‘assumed’ that that meant I don’t love and enjoy FOTB. But I do love and enjoy it. I hope you believe me.”
These words are my truth. I hope you hear them pic.twitter.com/l6SvbFcUlj
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) May 11, 2019
Fresh Off the Boat, Season 6, Fall 2019, ABC
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I've watched the show, I'd rather she leaves. Like Hiegl, really hard to forget when an actress is so incredibly selfish IRL, giving the role to a talented, humble asian-american actress who appreciate the crew and cast is a better decision. The writing is really strong on the show, a recast would work out well.
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The thing is, I remember hearing about how tired Angela Lansbury and Raymond Burr were after five seasons of their giant mega hit and classic shows but they both chose to stay for the cast and crew can continue to work. And it's not like either of them bashed their shows or the cast and crew involved because ultimately they were grateful for their success. That says a lot about how we've deteriorated in class and grace nowadays
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I don't think it's worse, I think some folks like those two were pros and had humility, while others reveal their arrogance by tweeting their thoughts for all of us to see.
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Very true. I don't think celebs get it yet that if they're gonna use social media they have to be careful because they're more under a microscope than ever. It's not like the old days where celebs were for the most part mysterious and had more privacy, now with social media and advanced smart phones etc. it's more like The Truman Show
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I think this perfectly represents the modern day actor\stars: self absorbed, ungrateful, egotistical and classless. Now, I understand if you prefer movies and enjoy that more you'd be more interested in pursuing that but damn, have some class and elegance about it at least. That show employs at least hundreds of people, most I'm sure with families who this is supporting them so I would not piss on the pot of their bread and butter not to mention her co stars. Idk why she'd put this out on social media where NOTHING is ever forgotten or truly hidden and now she's trying to change her story. I like Fresh off The Boat but I admit it's not one of the funniest shows ever on tv but it has a charm to it. Many, many, many, many actresses of her descent and age would love to be a lead of a network sitcom
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