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.

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/)

'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.

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.

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.

Where Is Hyde In 'That '90s Show'? About Danny Masterson's Absence (Hollywood Life)

Hyde, played by Danny Masterson, was a member of the original cast of That '70s Show, which ran from 1998 to 2006. Danny was charged in 2020 with raping three ...

[Ashton Kutcher](https://hollywoodlife.com/celeb/ashton-kutcher/) had reunited onscreen in the Netflix series The Ranch, but Danny was fired in 2017 following the rape allegations. Yesterday was his last day of work, and we’ll make new episodes in 2018 without him,” [Netflix tweeted](https://twitter.com/netflix/status/938071164299067392) at the time. [Kitty and Red Forman](https://hollywoodlife.com/2023/01/18/that-90s-show-reunion-70s-show-original-cast-interview/) welcome their granddaughter, [Leia Forman](https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-callie-haverda-5008733/), into their Point Place, Wisconsin, home for the summer, which brings Eric and Donna back into the fold in [That ’90s Show](https://hollywoodlife.com/tag/that-90s-show/). The actor pleaded not guilty to all three charges in 2021 and subsequently went on trial. Danny was charged in 2020 with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003, which was during That ’70s Show’s run. His name isn’t mentioned once throughout the season, despite getting updates on all the other original teens of That ’70s Show.

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

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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