May 14, 2025 : Emmy-winning actor Eugene Levy, best known for his role as Johnny Rose in the hit sitcom Schitt’s Creek, is currently in India and recently paid a visit to an IPL training session of the Rajasthan Royals.
In a video shared by the franchise on Tuesday, Levy is seen meeting cricket legend and Royals’ head coach Rahul Dravid, who warmly welcomed the actor and presented him with a personalised Rajasthan Royals jersey featuring his name on the back.
“Now that you’re a Rajasthan Royals fan, we’ve got a special t-shirt for you,” Dravid told Levy in the video. The Royals captioned the video, “Schitt just got real! Eugene Levy is a Royal.”
The unexpected crossover thrilled Indian fans. Comments poured in across social media with users exclaiming:
- “Woah Johnny Rose is PINK!”
- “Whhhhhaaaaaattttt a surpriseeeeeee.”
Eugene Levy starred in Schitt’s Creek as the family patriarch Johnny Rose, alongside Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, and Annie Murphy. Created by Eugene and Dan Levy, the Canadian sitcom aired from 2015 to 2020 and earned widespread acclaim, including nine Emmy Awards for its final season.