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National Treasure: Edge of History is a Disney+ show that recently premiered on the streaming platform amidst a great deal of fanfare from enthusiasts who grew up on the original National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets adventure films about the treasure hunter Benjamin Gates.
The series was canceled after just one season, much to said fans’ chagrin, but apparently one actress from the action-packed adventure series is not done dealing with Disney!
Justin Bartha as Riley Poole, Nicolas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates, and Diane Kruger as Dr. Abigail Chase in ‘National Treasure’. Credit: Disney
“I Miss Residuals”
Actress Lyndon Smith, who played an FBI agent named Agent Ross on National Treasure: Edge of History, has just revealed in her most recent Instagram post that she plans to join the ongoing writers’ strike and will “be at Disney tomorrow for any interested parties.”
“I miss residuals. See you on the picket lines,” Lyndon added.
Things are getting serious 😮 Stream episode 9 of #NationalTreasureSeries now on @DisneyPlus! pic.twitter.com/CJAT7syXAX
— Disney's National Treasure Series (@DisneyNT) February 1, 2023
Smith became a fan favorite after playing a major role on the show, but soon learned of the Disney+ show’s cancellation and responded with sadness just like her co-stars did. The actress also just appeared on the D23 podcast for an enthusiastic interview.
Lisette Olivera, Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, and Jordan Rodrigues in ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’. Credit: Disney
The National Treasure Team’s Response
Lyndon Smith’s co-stars, including the lead actress Lisette Olivera (who played Jess Valenzuela), Zuri Reed (who played Tasha Rivers), Antonio Cipriano (who played Oren Bradley), and Jake Austin Walker (who played Liam Sadusky) all commented on Smith’s Instagram post.
However, her co-stars commented specifically on the other photos from the post that were related to last year’s Comic-Con, and did not mention the ongoing WGA strike.
NEW: D23 Member—and star of #NationalTreasureSeries—Lyndon Smith on those crazy twists, the best churro she ate at @Disneyland, and the dinosaur grasshopper in her car: https://t.co/PzzHf9v7LE
Spotify: https://t.co/AMQLO0JcnZ
Apple: https://t.co/x9Tlf6CZeX #D23InsideDisney pic.twitter.com/9TDpEuViuW— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) March 23, 2023
The A-list actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (who plays the villain Billie on the show) also did not comment on the strike or Smith’s involvement in it.
No Response, Iger?
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been facing backlash this week after criticizing the writers’ strike (which has even caused the shutdown of upcoming Disney films like Moana and Lilo & Stitch), saying that the WGA strike demands are “unrealistic.”
Smith did not mention Disney’s leader in her social media post, but she will apparently be picketing tomorrow in support of the strike.
Have you watched National Treasure: Edge of History? Did you think that the show deserved another season — and what do you think of the ongoing WGA strike?
