Danny Masterson

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

'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.