Peacock has confirmed that it is not renewing a third season of Poker Face, the witty mystery show developed by Rian Johnson and featuring Natasha Lyonne. As Lyonne exits her role, fans were jolted but still not prepared to surrender. Fortunately, neither is Rian Johnson. It is reported that he is already seeking another platform to carry on with the adventures of Charlie Cale. It may have a minor revision, perhaps a different cast, or format, but the concept is very much alive and growing. So, despite Peacock having backed out, there could still be a future for Poker Face.Why Peacock cancelled Poker Face View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe cancellation of the show after the second season was unexpected, since Poker Face was highly praised by critics and had a massive fan-following. However, the motive behind it was not so mysterious. The series was costly to produce and experienced a decline in ratings after the first season. It is difficult to keep going, especially for a streaming service such as Peacock.Even the greatest shows are sometimes forced to deal with a budget. Nevertheless, the creators are not willing to give up. Rian Johnson and the crew are looking at new streaming homes for the series. Hopefully, Poker Face will be reborn soon, and the next case of Charlie Cale is not far off.In an interview with Deadline, Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne (who will now stay on the show as one of its executive producers), said:“We’ve been germinating this next move together since writing the season two finale. We love our Poker Face, and this is the perfect way to keep it rolling. Give us a beat, and we may just see Charlie Cale again down that open highway.”The comeback planCreator Rian Johnson - Source: GettyPoker Face is not yet being abandoned by Rian Johnson. He is intending to sell the show to other streaming services or TV channels and attempt to negotiate a new two-season contract. It is a good idea: the show’s format to do stand-alone mystery episodes with a charming protagonist, could easily be replicated anywhere, and streamers are fond of programs that already have fanbases.However, Johnson’s notion of finding a new home is more than that. He reportedly considers making Poker Face more of an anthology series with a new lead actor every two seasons. That implies that every even season might feature a new face and new narratives, but retain the overall feel of the show: clever mysteries, fantastic guest stars, a sense of humor, and noirs.This is also a strategy that makes the show strong in the long term. Should one of the stars be replaced, the series can restart again with a different lead. This is a smart move to make Poker Face interesting and adaptable, and it makes the show more attractive to the potential buyers. Thus, even though Peacock said goodbye, it is not the end of the Poker Face yet, it is only preparing to make another big deal.Casting curveballsPeter Dinklage - Source: GettyThe most discussed rumor is that Natasha Lyonne may cease to star in Poker Face, but possibly remain as an executive producer. The names of big stars like Peter Dinklage are already being brought up as potential new leads. It is a huge change, but it does not necessarily have to be bad news because by changing the lead, the show could be kept alive and attract new viewers every season.Naturally, people are fond of Natasha’s Charlie Cale and whoever takes her place will have a big pair of shoes to fill. However, the fact the creative team is not afraid of shaking things up and that they are already considering a new platform demonstrates that they still believe in the future of the show.Poker Face may have a new home, which will cause certain changes: fewer budgets, new stars, and new filming locations. Nevertheless, with Rian Johnson in charge of the creative team and other networks beginning to show interest, there is actual hope that the show will come back again with the same clever mysteries, new faces, and possibly even more daring tales. Fingers crossed!For more such insights on Poker Face, keep following SoapCentral.