Amazon reportedly cancels The Last Tycoon days after axing Z: The Beginning of Everything

Roughly three months after its debut, Amazon has reportedly cancelled The Last Tycoon. An adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s final unfinished novel set in 1930s, which was published posthumously in 1941, the second season of the drama has been abruptly cancelled. As per a Variety report, the sudden change in plans is indicative of redefined plans and changed strategies at the company, all under the watchful eye of CEO Jeff Bezos. [caption id=“attachment_4036215” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  The Last Tycoon. Image from Twitter.[/caption] The Last Tycoon is not the only show to have been axed. Recently, Amazon had put another abrupt end to Z: The Beginning of Everything, which was based on the life of Zelda Fitzgerald — wife of the celebrated writer. Christina Ricci was playing the titular role in the series, which lasted only a season. Significant changes continue to happen at the company amid its plans to expand further while rethinking finances and managing to deliver a large-scale hit, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The giant is reportedly looking for a Game of Thrones-scale miracle and is cutting down on shows that have failed to leave a mark. The show-runners are looking for shows with universal appeal like HBO’s mega-hit series and, consequentially, foraying into unexplored territory which includes getting international content to the table.