Westworld and The Nevers are among the shows being removed from HBO Max. The series will reportedly be shopped off to third-party streamers to increase Warner Bros. Discovery's profits.

Westworld aired for six years on HBO. Though it only needed one more season to complete its story, Westworld was cancelled by HBO after four seasons. Other titles such as Love Life, Minx, and The Nevers were also axed. Warner Bros. recently merged with Discovery and is operating under the Warner Bros. Discovery mantle. Its CEO is David Zaslav, who has explained that the network is looking to recoup losses from previous years.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to take in $800 million to $1 billion more in tax write-offs. In addition to Westworld and The Nevers, FBoy Island, Legendary, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Raised by Wolves are all expected to be shopped to third-party streaming services. In a statement, Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy wrote, “We are incredibly proud of Westworld and the remarkable work of our cast and crew. We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome a whole new audience to our show.”

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Minx had previously been cancelled despite having a season 2 renewal order. The cancellation was shocking on multiple levels because it was removed from HBO Max and only had a week left of filming left. The cancellation news also confirmed that that series was taken off of HBO Max because Lionsgate Television, its producer, intended to take the series to a new network.

Warner Bros. Discovery has also been cancelling various film projects. Wonder Woman 3 is reportedly not moving forward, and there's been a few indications that the DCEU may be rebooted. Even Henry Cavill's return to the role of Superman, revealed earlier this year, has been cancelled. The actor may return to DC under a new role, but he will no longer play Clark Kent.

Zaslav's tenure at Warner Bros. is invested in raising the bottom line for the company. The Superman and Harry Potter franchises are reportedly priorities for Warner Bros. As tried and tested franchises, they're known quantities that can get audiences in the seats. The company is playing things as safely as possible, but its new effort may alienate audiences and creatives.

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter