bill paxton

The film and TV communities are still reeling from the sudden loss of actor Bill Paxton, especially in light of the Terminator star’s still-active career. Most immediately, Paxton could be seen leading CBS’ Training Day adaptation, of which producers now clarify the late actor’s filming status, and offer comment on his passing.

Actor Bill Paxton passed away on Feb. 25 after complications from surgery. He leaves behind an impressive screen legacy.

Now that one of CBS’ most visible 2016 decisions is out of the way, the eye network sets its gaze on the new crop of pickups, and what they might replace. Officially ordered to series now are a Training Day sequel with Bill Paxton as the lead, and a thrice-baked MacGyver reboot, among others.

The Washington Post just published a poll that ranked the Shark from Jaws as receiving a more favorable rating than all of the potential candidates for the 2016 election.