Polish TV series ‘Ranczo’ returns without late star Paweł Królikowski

The popular Polish television series *Ranczo* is set to return after a ten‑year hiatus. Production notes confirm that the new season will proceed without replacing the late actor Paweł Królikowski, who portrayed the character Kusi. Director Wojciech Adamczyk has stated that no one will take over Królikowski’s role and that the character will be handled in a way that respects his memory.

While several original cast members have rejoined the project, others such as Lidia Ostrowska and Marta Lipińska are absent. The producers dismissed suggestions of using artificial‑intelligence technology to recreate the performance, emphasizing that the role will not be filled by any new actor. The series will address the missing characters within the storyline, though details of how this will be achieved remain undisclosed.