Danny Masterson

2023 - 1 - 19

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How Does 'That '90s Show' Explain Danny Masterson's Absence ... (PEOPLE.com)

The actor will not reprise his role as Steven Hyde after being charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.

I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so." Yesterday was his last day of work, and we'll make new episodes in 2018 without him," the streamer wrote on Twitter at the time. "You know, I hesitate to say that I never saw any of that behavior because I feel like it sounds like I'm defending him, but the truth is I never saw any of that stuff," he said at the time. Despite being a main character on That '70s Show, the absence of Masterson's character Steven Hyde isn't addressed on the new show. Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart appear towards the end of the season one premiere, as audiences learn that Leia's new friend Jay (Mace Coronel) is the son of Kelso, who married his on-and-off-again high school girlfriend Jackie. In the premiere episode, Eric Formam and Donna Pinciotti returned to the home in Point Place, Wisconsin, where Eric grew up.

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What Has the 'That '70s Show' Cast Said About Danny Masterson ... (Us Weekly)

Danny Masterson didn't reunite with Laura Prepon, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama on 'That '90s Show' — read more.

Grace, [meanwhile, was the first cast member to address the scandal.](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/topher-grace-says-hed-for-sure-do-a-that-70s-show-reboot/) He was, however, supportive of the series when it was initially announced in 2021. So when it came to going out after the show and partying, I just was boring.” Can’t wait to watch and laugh. While Masterson’s team requested to dismiss the case in January 2023, a judge rejected the proposal and a date of March 29, 2023, was set for jury selection for a second trial. [ Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who returned as Red and Kitty,](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-spinoff-that-90s-show-everything-to-know/) respectively, to be full-time cast members. “It appears there are many other witnesses the People could choose to call or different arguments the People could choose to make,” Judge Charlaine Olmedo said at the time. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused.” “I was, of that cast, the most boring. [career came to a halt amid the accusations](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ashton-kutcher-wilmer-valderrama-danny-masterson-have-that-70s-show-reunion-photos-w159560/), with Netflix cutting ties with the acto [r amid production on season 3 of The Ranch ](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/danny-mastersons-rooster-killed-off-the-ranch-after-allegations/)— a show he appeared in alongside Kutcher — in December 2017. [ a judge declared a mistrial](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/danny-masterson-sexual-assault-trial-ends-in-mistrial-details/) as the jury was unable to come to a unanimous vote. [the cast of That ‘70s Show](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/topher-grace-talks-that-70s-show-reunion-group-text/) — and [Danny Masterson](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/danny-masterson/) — as Netflix releases the sequel series, That ‘90s Show, featuring appearances by [ Laura Prepon, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher ](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-cast-where-are-they-now/)and [ Wilmer Valderrama.](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-cast-where-are-they-now/)

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'That '70s Show' Alum Danny Masterson Is Facing A Second Trial On ... (Bustle)

Though his fellow 'That '70s Show' cast members appear in the Netflix spinoff, Danny Masterson, who plays Hyde, is facing a second trial on rape charges.

[declared a mistrial](https://apnews.com/article/danny-masterson-mistrial-rape-trial-162a670d6068f05462825a96e4193fd8) after the jury remained deadlocked on a verdict. [cast of That ‘90s Show](https://deadline.com/2022/02/that-90s-show-young-cast-callie-haverda-leia-forman-ashley-aufderheide-that-70s-show-spinoff-netflix-1234925650/) in February 2022, the actor was awaiting [trial on three rape charges](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trial-begins-danny-masterson-70s-show-actor-charged-rape-rcna52896). “Despite suffering years of intimidation and harassment, we are completely committed to participating in the next criminal trial to the extent requested by prosecutors and again testifying about Mr. 10, 2023, they made that determination, Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller telling the court that their office will pursue a [second trial against Masterson](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/danny-masterson-retrial-rape-charges-1235434465/). In an October 2022 statement to The New York Times, a spokesperson for the Church of Scientology denied that they’d pressured any alleged victims. Defense attorney Philip Cohen argued that it was unlikely any jury would vote unanimously to convict Masterson and moved to dismiss the case. During the proceedings, all three accusers testified, putting a spotlight on the Church of Scientology, of which Masterson is a high-profile member. Two of the women testified that they reported the allegations to church officials but were dissuaded from reporting the assaults to police. Not only do all of those actors appear in the pilot alone, but Mila Kunis (Jackie) and Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) make a quick cameo, too. Masterson know his character and know the allegations to be false.” Now grandparents, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) and Red (Kurtwood Smith) open their Wisconsin home to Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna’s (Laura Prepon) daughter Leia (Callie Haverda) for the summer. [original That ‘70s Show cast](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/that-70s-show-cast-then-now-photos) is still very much in the mix.

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Is Danny Masterson's Hyde On 'That '90s Show'? (Decider)

The series premiere includes appearances from Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna (Laura Prepon) as well as cameos from Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie (Mila Kunis) ...

The sitcom includes a number of cast members from That ’70s Show, but does Danny Masterson’s Hyde appear on the new show? The beloved late ’90s-early ’00s sitcom has returned as a new generation of teens invade Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) and Red’s (Kurtwood Smith) famed basement in [That ’90s Show](https://decider.com/show/that-90s-show/). Fez (Wilmer Valderrama), Leo (Tommy Chong), Bob Pinciotti (Don Stark), and Fenton (Jim Rash) also appear throughout the season.

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Why Isn't Danny Masterson (Aka Hyde) In 'That '90s Show?' (UPROXX)

Danny Masterson portrayed Hyde, the edgy stoner who eventually dated Jackie played by Mila Kunis.

The actor pleaded not guilty to all three charges in January 2021, but last month, it was [declared a mistrial](https://apnews.com/article/danny-masterson-mistrial-rape-trial-162a670d6068f05462825a96e4193fd8?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_06) after the jury said they were unable to reach a verdict on any of the three criminal charges. The series does not even attempt to address where Hyde’s character would have ended up after the series ended, and we likely will never know. Netflix’s That ’70s Show spinoff, That ’90s Show, dropped this week on the streamer, featuring both new and

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How 'That '90s Show' Explains Danny Masterson's Absence (TV Insider)

Even though Masterson's Steven Hyde was a main character on That '70s Show, the character isn't addressed on the show. There's no mention of the character at ...

In the years since viewers last saw Eric ( [Topher Grace](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/topher-grace/)) and Donna ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/laura-prepon/)), he’s become an adjunct professor at a Chicago-based university and she’s a published author. I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so.” As for the allegations against Masterson, a statement shared by his representatives to People states: In the meantime, I want to express my gratitude to the cast and crew that I’ve worked so closely with over the past three seasons. Even though Masterson’s Steven Hyde was a main character on That ’70s Show, the character isn’t addressed on the show. The actor and former star was accused of rape which allegedly took place between 2001 and 2003 amid That ’70s Show run.

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Why Hyde Isn't in 'That '90s Show' (TheWrap)

Disgraced "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson will soon be retried on rape charges, prosecutors say.

In the finale, a flashback scene of one of the famed smoking circles shown in “That ’70s Show” omits Hyde, showing Jackie, Kelso and Eric, along with present-day Fez and Donna, as well as the new teens led by Leia. 10, prosecutors [said](https://www.thewrap.com/danny-masterson-re-tried-rape-charges-los-angeles/) they intend to retry the case, following a judge’s rejection of the actor’s request for a dismissal. [resulted](https://www.thewrap.com/danny-masterson-mistrial/) in a mistrial for the case. Following the initial allegations, Netflix wrote the actor out of its series “The Ranch,” which also starred “That ’70s Show” alums Kutcher and Smith. In 2017, the actor was accused of sexual assault by five women and in 2020, was charged with raping three women. Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) also shows up, with a new romantic arc on the show and a thriving hair salon business.

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Is Danny Masterson's Hyde mentioned in That '90s Show? Sexual ... (PINKVILLA)

Danny Masterson has not been mentioned in the That '90s Show following his sexual assault allegations in 2020.

That ‘90s Show has been one of the favorite spin-offs of the beloved series That ‘70s Show. The couple returned to the Forman residence to pick up their son as it was revealed that they were getting remarried. However, people have presumed him to be guilty at the time that he was accused. The premiere episode revealed Donna Pinciotti and Eric Formam returning home to Wisconsin as Eric grew up. Kutcher, who used to share the screen with Masterson on The Ranch series, did not make any official comments or statements about this Netflix series. Masterson shared his own public statement after getting fired from the Ranch series. There was no mention of the Hyde’s character at all throughout the series and his absence was not even explained on the show. In the country, people are presumed to be innocent until guilty. However, when Netflix decided to fire Danny Masterson from The Ranch, they made an official statement. In 2022, the rape trial was officially declared a mistrial as the jury was unable to reach a verdict on these three criminal charges against Masterson. Calling himself boring, Grace mentioned that he never went out with the other co-stars after the show for partying. Steve Masterson pleaded not guilty to these charges in 2021 and the case went on to go to trial.

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That '90s Show: Does Netflix series explain absence of Danny ... (The Independent)

'That '70s Show' star appeared in court last year charged with allegedly raping three women in the early 2000s.

Last week, [prosecutors said that they would retry Masterson](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/danny-masterson-rape-that-70s-show-b2259834.html) on all three counts. Masterson’s accusers all ultimately left the church, which denied allegations that it worked to protect him. Masterson does not, however, return to the show. For more information, visit their website [read The Independent’s three-star review here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/that-90s-show-review-netflix-b2264611.html). [the case ended in mistrial ](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/danny-masterson-rape-trial-jury-b2236581.html)after the jury were deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

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Does 'That '90s Show' Address Danny Masterson's Absence? (Today.com)

How did “That 90s Show” handle the lack of Hyde? See how the new Netflix sitcom navigated the plot in the absence of 'That 70s Show' star Danny Masterson.

Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) is the daughter of Eric and Donna, who were sweethearts on “That '70s Show” and now married. In “That '90s Show,” she decides to stay with her grandparents after connecting with other teens in the Point Pleasant, Wis. Her character is the rebel, a ‘90s Riot Grrl who lives next door to Leia’s grandparents and delivers blunt one-liners. The new series handled his absence by simply not mentioning him at all. Masterson pleaded not guilty to all three charges and declined to testify. [the release of the retro series “That '90s Show,”](https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-that-90s-show-cameo-rcna66576) a sitcom that also features cast members from the throwback hit that inspired it, “That '70s Show.”

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How That '90s Show handles Danny Masterson's character Steven ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

Hyde is the only original That '70s Show main character who doesn't appear in Netflix's revival.

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