Chernobylexecutive producerJohan Renck, who had signed on to direct the first two episodes, has exited the project.
Search is underway for his replacement as production has been put on hold.
Shirley Henderson, who had been tapped as one of the leads, also is leaving.
Johan Renck and Shirley HendersonGetty/HBO
Her role as Tula Harkonnen will be recast.
Additionally, Shirley Henderson will be exiting the series and will no longer be playing Tula Harkonnen.
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We hear conflicting views on the current hiatus.
Jon Spaihts was originally slated to co-write and co-showrun the drama alongside Dana Calvo.
(They remained executive producers.)
Renck signed on to take over directing duties for the first two episodes in April 2022.
She was later joined by Schapker who was co-showrunner before being named sole showrunner in November.
