Summary
Titus Welliver is finally opening up aboutBosch: Legacy’s cancelation ahead of the release of the third and final season on March 27. The Harry Bosch star backed the fan petition to SaveBosch: Legacyin a recent podcast appearance, and he also revealed details of the Amazon first-look deal he signed post cancelation. At first glance,it looked like an Amazon money truck maneuver to silence Welliver, but in hindsight, the actor has actually played a smart move that could helpBosch: Legacyget a reprievein the future.
The Amazon illuminati haven’t managed to prevent the cast and crew ofBosch: Legacyfrom speaking out about the cancelation and the subsequent petition, because of a little thing called social media.Mimi Rogers told her Instagram followers to ‘Tell Amazon’to renew the show, butthe backing fans needed most was the number one on the call sheet, Titus Welliver, and now they have it.
Titus Welliver’s First Look Deal With Amazon Now Looks Like It Could Ultimately Be Good For Bosch: Legacy
Who knew a podcast about cars would play a huge part in givingBosch: Legacya chance of getting a proper ending? Well, that’s exactly what happened when Titus Welliver made an appearance onSpike’s Car Radio podcasta couple of weeks ago. Aside from the huge discussions about cars, there were a few sidebars focused onBosch: Legacy’s upcoming season, and Titus Welliver opened up about the fan backlash over Harry Bosch’s open ending:
The fans, while they are excited about this season. They’re also really p****d off. A massive movement through social media, petitions, and these public letters to the heads of Amazon.
This was music to the ears of the dedicated fans who set up the SaveBosch: Legacypetition, and it put to bed the fears of some who thoughtTitus Welliver’s new-look deal with Amazonmight prevent him from speaking the truth. In fact,the details of this new deal are potentially very good news for fans who want a proper ending forBosch: Legacyand not the one forced on it by Amazon.On the podcast, Welliver answered a question about the first-look deal:
I met with them (Amazon) yesterday, and it was kind of an understanding and learning the parameters of how that works. What are the expectations on both sides? I’ve got a lot of ideas and things, and, of course, I’m being hit from every angle by people who are friends who have great ideas and have IP and stuff.
Save Bosch: Legacy Key Facts
Titus Welliver could have walked away from Amazon after they misled him over the future of the Bosch-verse back in September 2024. However,he chose to sign a first-look deal with them and that could actually be a good thing.Welliver’s pre-cancelation commentshinted at plans he had in mind for Harry Bosch in the future, and guest appearances intheBallardspin-offweren’t really the direction he was hoping to take the character in. Overall, Welliver and Amazon’s working relationship has been a successful one. The former character actor has seen his career reach huge highs thanks to his portrayal of the ex-LAPD detective turned private investigator inBoschandBosch: Legacyover the last decade, so it’s understandable he’d want to continue working with Amazon.Even thoughAmazon canceledBosch: Legacy, Welliver’s new deal with Amazon could one day see Harry Bosch get the ending he truly deserves.As Welliver stated on the podcast, he has lots of ideas, and surely one of those could be aBosch: Legacymovie versionor a shortened final season to wrap things up. Earlier in the podcast, he stated:
There’s an abundance of Harry Bosch stories to tell, and then, sadly, we were told they wouldn’t be going any further.
Of course, the next few projects with Amazon are probably going to be brand-new stories featuring Welliver in the lead role, which is an exciting prospect for fans. Having said that,the discussion of a proper ending for Harry Bosch is bound to come up in future negotiations with Amazon, and Welliver can point towards the huge backing of the fans who signed the petition, as proof thatMichael Connelly’s crime universeshould be expanded. It could ultimately be a very smart move for Titus Welliver to stay in cohoots with Amazon, as they hold the rights to the IP, and any future Harry Bosch stories will be financed by them.
