Poker Face Canceled by Peacock, Reboot Sought with Dinklage

Peacock has canceled its critically acclaimed mystery series Poker Face after two seasons, but creator Rian Johnson is actively seeking a new home for the show with a significant reboot that features Peter Dinklage stepping in as the lead character.

The decision not to renew comes roughly four months after the second season concluded in early 2024. Johnson, along with his production company TStreet and partner Ram Bergman, began pitching the series to other broadcasters and streamers this week, aiming for a two-season commitment. The revamped version would introduce Dinklage in the central role of Charlie Cale, a nomadic sleuth with an innate ability to detect lies, replacing Natasha Lyonne, who originated the part. Lyonne will remain involved as an executive producer, and sources indicate the change stems from scheduling conflicts rather than any creative rift.

Johnson envisions Poker Face evolving into a long-term franchise, similar to series that refresh their leads periodically, with a new actor taking over as Charlie every two seasons. This approach would allow the core premise to continue: a lie-detecting protagonist traveling the country in a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda,...