Tim Rozon Weighs In On His Schitt's Creek And Wynonna Earp Experiences

Wynonna Earp, which tells the story of a descendant (Melanie Scrofano) of the legendary gunslinger Wyatt Earp and her battle against demonic forces, might not have seemed the likeliest candidate to emerge from the genre TV landscape with the kind of following it has. Thanks, however, to deft work from showrunner Emily Andras and scintillating on-screen chemistry among the cast, it's become a real success story, right down to a fan-driven campaign that included a billboard in Times Square and resulted in the folks behind the show being granted a fourth season to wrap up the story they were looking to tell.

Rozon wasn't surprised by the show's success, but the fervency of the fandom struck him. "For Wynonna, I felt something special right away," he says. "I knew we had something special, but at the same time, when you see the first VFX shot of what's happening it's like you understand what it is. But it was only when we started doing the conventions and I literally watched this fandom grow into what it's become that I realized how amazing it is and how fortunate I am that I got to be a part of that."

So, what is it about the Earper community that makes it so special? For Rozon, it's all about the positive, welcoming emotions around which it's built, and it's a vibe he believes transcends the show. "Forget the show, the fandom is more important than the show, you know," he muses. "It really is. They've created this community of acceptance and kindness and warmth and compassion. And I've met amazing, beautiful people that continue to be amazing and beautiful and will continue without the show. So, it's absolutely incredible."