‘This is Us’ addresses main character’s death in new season
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From left, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, Dan Fogelman, Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Ron Cephas Jones, Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley participate in the “This Is Us” panel during the NBC Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour today in Beverly Hills, Calif.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. >> The tragedy looming over “This is Us” will be revealed in season two: how doting family man Jack dies.
That’s according to Dan Fogelman, creator of NBC’s time-shifting hit drama series. He told a TV critics’ meeting today that the answer will come during the show’s sophomore season, which begins Sept. 26.
The question has gripped viewers as part of the show’s deft handling of the multigenerational trials of Jack and Rebecca, their three children and family circle.
Fogelman said the season debut episode will create “some momentum” toward filling in the blanks about Jack’s fate.
“This is Us” is nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, including best drama series and a nod for Milo Ventimiglia, who plays Jack opposite Mandy Moore’s Rebecca.
