If one of Disney’s top TV executives is to be believed, the company’s hit animated series Gravity Falls may be on the verge of a comeback. Yes, yes, burn the child! I mean, yes, yes, revive the show!
Meredith Roberts, executive vice president of television animation and Disney Branded Television, recently raised the possibility of Alex Hirsch’s seminal supernatural comedy epic returning to screens in a recent exclusive interview with The Direct.
When asked about Gravity Falls‘ enduring popularity, Roberts revealed she had recently discussed the possibility of a continuation with Hirsch.
“You know, we’re in conversations with Alex.” Roberts told The Direct. “He’s about to publish a book with Disney on his project. And we also do some shorts. So never say never.”
This quote is far from an ironclad promise that Gravity Falls will be getting a third season, but it is proof that Disney is at least partially aware of the series’ enduring popularity. While Gravity Falls‘ mystery-driven story came to a satisfying and decisive end in the second season, Hirsch has continued to expand the Pine Family’s adventures in the mystery-soaked titular town through a series of books and graphic novels.
In the years since Gravity Falls‘ conclusion, the series has only gotten more popular, with new fans discovering the show after it made its way onto Disney+. Hirsch’s creative career has also made significant headway through his work on The Owl House, Amphibia, and other animated films and series.
That said, Hirsch has started on his official Tumblr that season two of Gravity Falls brought the series to a conclusion he was content with. As much as I’d love to see Gravity Falls return, the decision to revive the series is Hirsch’s, and I’d hate to see him compromise his creativity just so the show can go on.
