How Will That ‘90s Show Explain Hyde's Absence? Every Theory

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In light of the circumstances for Steven Hyde’s actor, Netflix will need a clever way to explain the original character’s permanent absence from That ‘90s Show – here’s every theory on how Hyde’s future will be explained. While only Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty Forman (Debra Jo Rupp) have been confirmed to return on That ‘90s Show as main players, it’s assumed that the original teenagers will still appear in the sequel series, even if that only means a cameo bit at some point in the show. Since Donna and Eric’s daughter Leia is the new star of That ‘90s Show, audiences can expect at least a cameo from Laura Prepon and Topher Grace, with original That ‘70s Show actors Ashton Kutcher (Kelso), Mila Kunis (Jackie), and Wilmer Valderrama (Fez) also expected to appear in some capacity.

However, if the majority of That ‘70s Show’s original cast returns for a cameo bit in Netflix’s That ‘90s Show, the sequel series will have to make it clear that Danny Masterson will not return at any point as Steven Hyde. Masterson was notably fired from Netflix’s The Ranch, also starring Ashton Kutcher, in 2018 due to multiple rape and assault allegations coming to light. When considering that Masterson is still currently undergoing a criminal trial for rape charges, Netflix isn’t apt to bring back the actor in any capacity, nor should it. While That ‘70s Show fans will be eagerly awaiting referential Easter eggs or cameos of the original characters, Netflix’s That ‘90s Show needs to nip the notion of Hyde returning in the bud.

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Of course, the actor is not the character, meaning Hyde’s character in That ‘90s Show doesn’t have to be disregarded entirely, but there should be