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Training Day completed, renewal now unlikely.

13 episodes had been filmed prior to Bill Paxton's untimely death at 61.

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Filming on Training Day had been completed prior to Bill Paxton’s death.

Paxton died on Saturday after suffering complications from surgery, aged 61.

The new series, which premiered in Australia on Seven last night, had filmed 13 episodes for CBS. Four have aired in the US so far.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Training Day debuted to lacklustre ratings and has dipped since its premiere. Paxton’s untimely passing makes a second season now increasingly unlikely.

“We are shocked and deeply saddened this morning by the news of Bill Paxton’s passing,” CBS and producers Warner Bros. Television said Sunday in a statement. “Bill was, of course, a gifted and popular actor with so many memorable roles on film and television. His colleagues at CBS and Warner Bros. Television will also remember a guy who lit up every room with infectious charm, energy and warmth, and as a great storyteller who loved to share entertaining anecdotes and stories about his work. All of us here offer our deepest sympathy to his wife, Louise, and his two children.”

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer in a statement: “We are truly devastated at the passing of our friend Bill Paxton. He was a tremendously talented actor, and a wonderful man beloved by the entire Training Day cast and crew. Bill’s extraordinary body of work ensures that he will never be forgotten. Our heartfelt condolences to Bill’s family and friends. He will be missed more than we can possibly express.”

Paxton’s co-star Justin Cornwell also paid tribute on Twitter:

Training Day continues on Seven, screening 10:30pm Sundays.

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  3. Had the show been a hit, it could have continued by recasting the role or writing out Bill’s character for another protagonist but it was poorly received so wasn’t getting any more seasons in any case.

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