The Levy legacy: how Schitt's Creek and beyond made the Levys a comedy dynasty

With Schitt’s Creek becoming a huge success, much attention has been paid to the Levy Family, particularly the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy. However, Eugene Levy’s daughter Sarah is also on the show.

However, the Levy team's reach extends beyond the show. Keep reading to learn a little more about them and explore their contributions to television.

From roots to Schitt’s Creek: the Levy family journey

Eugene Levy was a household name long before Schitt’s Creek. He was best known for his comedic roles in films like American Pie and collaborations with writer-director Christopher Guest on films like A Mighty Wind. He carved a unique space in the comedy world filled with unforgettable deadpan characters. His characters are always eccentric but relatable.

Eugene’s son, Dan Levy, grew up observing his father’s creative process and developing his own comedic style. Dan worked as a host on MTV Canada before venturing into writing and acting. The father-son duo joined forces in 2015 to create Schitt’s Creek, a show that would redefine their careers and establish them as one of television’s most beloved creative teams.

Schitt’s Creek: redefining family dynamics on screen

Schitt’s Creek is primarily a show about family, whether real or created, and the show follows the Rose family as they adjust to losing their fortune and are forced to live in a small town they once purchased as a joke. Dan Levy, who served as co-creator, writer, and showrunner, infused the story with depth and humor, focusing on themes like acceptance, self-discovery, and love. Eugene, playing Johnny Rose, brought his signature understated humor and warmth, grounding the story in family dynamics that feel both exaggerated and familiar.

It successfully portrays LGBTQ+ relationships without the usual dramatic arcs often seen on TV. Dan’s character, David Rose, shares an authentic love story with his partner, Patrick, focusing on romance, growth, and vulnerability. This portrayal has been hailed as groundbreaking and praised for normalizing LGBTQ+ relationships, adding to the show’s cultural significance.

Sarah Levy: the underrated gem of the Levy family’s comedic dynasty

While Dan and Eugene Levy have often been in the spotlight for their work on Schitt’s Creek, Sarah Levy, the talented daughter of Eugene and sister to Dan, played an equally crucial role in making the show what it was. Eugene's talented daughter

Sarah’s portrayal of Twyla Sands, the lovable, quirky waitress of the town’s only cafe, brought a layer of warmth and comedic subtlety that helped balance the eccentricities of Schitt’s Creek’s characters.

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