The Real Reason John Travolta Returned To TV For Die Hart

John Travolta was never a big TV guy, preferring to try his hand at big-screen productions. In the prime of his career, there was a stigma surrounding television that led many big stars to avoid the medium altogether. Backtracking from film to TV was like throwing in the towel. Like many actors, Travolta got his start on TV, but once he broke through to the silver screen, he wasn't so eager to fall back. Fast forward to 2020, and the entire perception around television as changed. Couple that shift in the industry with the quality of a project like Die Hart, and it's no wonder Travolta was lured back in.

The combination of Die Hart's story, cast, and format serves as the perfect jumping-off point for his comeback. Like many shows from the era of peak TV, the production quality on Die Hart is on par with a major Hollywood blockbuster, and the writing is crisp and humorous. Travolta is surrounded by established names who can hold their own in front of the camera, too. If there's anywhere to make a triumphant return, it's on the next big thing in streaming, and right now, that means Quibi. 

So, Travolta's offered a juicy role on a show with strong creative bona fides set to premiere on a buzzy new platform. Sounds like a recipe for success.