Jeff Bridges' acclaimed FX drama 'The Old Man' gets axed after a short-lived two-season run, leaving fans and industry insiders scratching their heads.
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The series, which starred the 72-year-old Oscar winner as a former CIA operative, was expected to continue for at least one more season, but FX cited 'creative differences' as the reason for its abrupt cancellation.
Industry insiders speculate that the decision may have been influenced by the show's high production costs and the network's desire to focus on more commercially viable projects, leaving Bridges and his loyal fanbase feeling blindsided.