Dan Levy and the cast and crew of Schitt's Creek changed the modern sitcom and delighted audiences for six hilarious seasons. On the surface, the show was anything but unique. Its premise has basically been done numerous times before. However, the sharp writing and brilliant casting elevated Schitt's Creek into something truly special. The notable cohesiveness of this cast transferred from the screen to cast members' personal lives.
There are many fun facts about Schitt's Creek, and one of them has to be that most of the cast are truly, deeply connected outside of the show. Dan and Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Noah Reid, Karen Robinson, and Emily Hampshire have all said that they adore their co-stars.
Without further ado, here is how close the cast of Schitt's Creek were while cameras weren't rolling.
14 Oh, Yeah! The Cast Of Schitt's Creek Totally Partied In Vegas
You know that a cast is close when they party in Vegas together. Emily Hampshire, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy all took to their Instagrams to share glimpses of the cast enjoying some party time (between press obligations) in Sin City. Honestly, it appeared as though they had a ball!
13 Eugene Levy Hangs Out With Both Of His Kids, On Set And Off
Some fans still have no idea that Dan Levy's real-life sister, Sarah, was also on Schitt's Creek. This means that Eugene Levy got to spend time with both of his two kids at work, as well as in his private life. Of course, Sarah didn't play Eugene's on-screen child, as Dan did. She played the role of Twyla, one of the town's residents. Twyla becomes close to the Rose family.
12 Catherine And Eugene Work Respectfully Together...Despite Their Former Fling
During an interview with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, Catherine and Eugene admitted to briefly dating each other while they were very young and training at Second City Theatre. Catherine claimed that everyone in the theater troupe tried dating each other, so she and Eugene briefly getting together wasn't unique. They only went on a couple of dates, but their friendship has stayed strong ever since.
11 Wherever They Go, They Stand Together For What They Feel Is Right
Schitt's Creek has always done a skillful, as well as subtle, job of supporting equality issues. Dan has always been adamant about portraying a gay couple in the same way as a straight couple would be portrayed. It appears as though all of the cast is as dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ rights as Dan is, as most of them have banded together to march for the cause.
10 Annie And Dan Are So Close That They're Almost Real-Life Siblings
One of the reasons the cast of Schitt's Creek had such a challenging time saying goodbye to the show was because of how close the cast became during production. Dan Levy and Annie Murphy, in particular, became akin to real-life siblings. The two bonded early on due to being the "greenest" members of the cast.
9 Eugene Always Has His Son's Back... And Front... And Entire Career
There are tons of unique and fascinating stories that unfolded behind-the-scenes on Schitt's Creek and one of them has got to be the fact that Eugene Levy is the person who came up with the title of the show. Eugene is clearly a father who always has his son's back. This heartwarming photo tells us that he always has his son's front too.
8 Emily Hampshire Loves Her Off-Screen "Dance Partner"
In real life, Emily Hampshire considers Noah Reid to be one of her dearest and closest friends. Just recently, she took to Instagram to honor Noah on his birthday. In the lengthy, heartfelt post, she claims that Noah is also one of the best "dance partners" a woman can find.
7 Sarah And Dan Are Reliving Their Childhood Thanks To Schitt's Creek
It truly appears as though Dan and Sarah Levy got to relive their childhood because of Schitt's Creek. Spending long hours together on set, paired with being around their father, was almost exactly like the old days...except they both got paid for it. Nevertheless, as we can see here, they appear to be deeply close siblings outside of work, as well.
6 Dan's On-Set Selfies With All The Gals
Here is Dan and some of the cast of Schitt's Creek, keeping their memories alive in an on-set selfie. This image is also refreshing since it appears as though the cast actually enjoyed being around one another on the set. Instead of hanging out in their trailers between takes, Dan, Emily Hampshire, Jennifer Robertson, and Annie Murphy kept their cohesive chemistry alive while waiting around.
5 Dan And Annie Literally Bonded Over Food When Their Schitt's Creek Careers Began
Annie and Dan are clearly bonding over pizza in this picture. The truth is, most of their relationship is based on food. According to Bustle, before cameras rolled on the first season, Dan invited Annie over for brunch. Not knowing what to bring, Annie purchased a large bucket of KFC... It turned out that the brunch was actually quite fancy, but Dan didn't care. He loved that Annie showed real, down-to-earth character.
4 Dan Isn't Afraid To Be The Butt Of Jokes If Noah Reid Is Involved
Some stars hate being the target of jokes, but Dan Levy is definitely not like that. At least, when his Schitt's Creek lover, Noah Reid, is the one poking fun of him. While the two are very different in real life, they have built a strong and consistent friendship behind the scenes.
3 Sarah Has No Hard Feelings For Her Dad's On-Screen Daughter, Annie
Sarah Levy may not be able to act as the sibling to her real-life brother or play the daughter of her actual father on Schitt's Creek, but she has no hard feelings for the person who does. In fact, Sarah is exceptionally close to Annie Murphy in real life, as they share a ton in common.
2 You Get Pretty Close To Your Castmates When You're Forced To Wait Around All Day For The Cameras To Start Rolling
Here's Eugene Levy hanging out with his fellow Schitt's Creek castmates, Jennifer Robertson, Chris Elliot, and Emily Hampshire, while waiting around for cameras to start rolling. Given how long it takes to set up a shot, actors often head back to their trailers for alone time. However, on Schitt's Creek, everyone just wanted to be around one another.
1 Eugene And Catherine Might As Well Be Annie's Real-Life Parents
Annie Murphy is the lucky young woman who got to play opposite two of the funniest comedic actors in Canada. She's even luckier to be able to call both Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara friends. According to an interview in the Huffington Post, Annie has a close and personal friendship with both of them off of the set.