Summary
Bosch: Legacywill come to an abrupt end next month after Amazon canceled the hit show back in September 2024. However,Titus Welliver has just signed a first-look deal with Amazon,but this has raised eyebrows after he was misled aboutBosch: Legacy’s future.
Amazon failed to inform the creative team of their plans to cancel the show until after production had been completed on the upcoming third season.Titus Welliver’s contract on theBallardspin-offwas only for three episodes, but he was expecting to continue playing Harry Bosch in future seasons ofBosch:Legacy.So what exactly are Amazon’s motivations behind striking this new deal with Titus Welliver?
Titus Welliver’s New Deal At Amazon Looks Like A Blatant Way To Silence Him Over Bosch: Legacy’s Cancelation
Titus Welliver has struck up a new deal at Amazon MGM Studios, after over a decade working with them onBoschandBosch: Legacy.This first-look deal was struck despiteAmazon misleading Titus Welliverabout his future playing the titular ex LAPD detective inBosch: Legacy. After the news broke, Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios, released a statement: (Source:Deadline)
As one iconic chapter closes withBosch: Legacy,we’re incredibly excited to begin a new journey with Titus Welliver. His portrayal of Harry Bosch has defined a generation of crime drama, bringing unparalleled depth and authenticity to the role. We’re thrilled to continue our creative collaboration and can’t wait to see what comes next.
It looks like Amazon drove the money truck up to Titus Welliver’s door in an attempt to pacify him over the nature ofBosch: Legacy’s cancelation.It also feels like Amazon are using Welliver’s prestigious new deal as leverage to prevent him from speaking out about the behind-the-scenes drama that led fans to launch apetition to SaveBosch: Legacy. Amazon MGM head honcho, Vernon Sanders has insistedBosch: Legacywasn’t canceled, and was part of the plan to make way for the upcomingBallardspin-off. However,Titus Welliver’s pre-cancelation commentscaught Amazon in a lie over this, but money talks in Hollywood, and Amazon have ensured the Harry Bosch actor will be keeping his mouth firmly shut moving forward.
The Save Bosch: Legacy Petition Needs The Fans
Titus Welliver Has Either Sold His Soul To Amazon Or He’s Keeping Them On-Side For Potential Future Harry Bosch Projects
Titus Welliver hasn’t spoken out to SaveBosch: Legacy, so the only way to uncover the real truth has been to analyze what he said prior to the cancelation. Welliver appeared onKatie Sackhoff’s YouTube channel, and stated that he expected to begin shooting a fourth season ofBosch: Legacyin January 2025. This appearance was recorded right before he was set to shoot his scenes for theBallardspin-off.Welliver and Amazon clearly weren’t on the same page about the future of Harry Bosch, as he presumably signed theBallardcontract fully expecting to carry on his work onBosch: Legacy.Some fans might take the stance that Welliver has sold his soul to Amazon. However, in Welliver’s defense, he needed to sign this new contract to protect against Amazon doing the dirty on him again. Of course,Welliver could have taken a stanceand refused to work with Amazon ever again, but what would that do to protect Harry Bosch’s legacy?After all, legacy matters, right? After signing the deal, Titus Welliver said:
I have enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding working relationship with Amazon for more than a decade. I am grateful and excited to continue our collaboration to develop interesting and meaningful stories.
Titus Welliver and Amazon had a great run, but he’d previously stated that he wanted to play Harry Bosch for as long as possible.The new deal doesn’t include more Harry Bosch solo stories, because Amazon canceledBosch: Legacy. However, if theBallardspin-off is a success, and Harry Bosch maintains his popularity in his supporting role, Titus Welliver might be able to convince Amazon that the ex LAPD detective deserves another solo outing, in the form of a shortened season or afeature-lengthBoschmovie.
