Dan Levy said he is having the greatest time working on his new series, Big Mistakes, which has been green-lit for a second season [1, 2].
The renewal marks a significant professional return for the actor and co-creator of Schitt's Creek. After the conclusion of his previous hit and the death of longtime collaborator Catherine O'Hara, Levy stepped away from the spotlight to recover and develop new material.
Levy discussed the emotional toll of his previous work during an interview with CBC — Q. He said, "It had taken so much out of me."
The transition to Big Mistakes followed a period of mourning and reflection. Levy said O'Hara was the greatest [4]. The production of the new series has taken place in Ontario, Canada, with filming occurring in Goodwood [1, 2].
While Levy has focused on this new project, his thoughts on his previous work have remained complex. Reports indicate he considered a sequel series to Schitt's Creek before O'Hara died [5], though other reports suggest he has shot down the possibility of such a revival [6].
For now, Levy is prioritizing the growth of Big Mistakes. The confirmation of a second season [1, 2] suggests the project has found an audience and stability as he navigates this new chapter of his career.
“"Having the greatest time"”
The renewal of Big Mistakes indicates that Levy has successfully transitioned from the legacy of Schitt's Creek into a new creative era. By moving forward with a fresh intellectual property rather than a sequel, Levy is establishing a professional identity independent of his most famous work while processing the loss of a key creative partner.
