I did some research on this recently for the Wikipedia article, it looks like MacFarlane is the only one who really wants to come back for a new season. He might need a new supporting cast.
Seth MacFarlane Says The Orville Isn't Canceled Yet
Submitted 11 months ago by neme@lemm.ee to moviesandtv@lemm.ee
https://www.thewrap.com/seth-macfarlane-the-orville-canceled-season/
Lauchs@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’d be so damned happy if this came back. Until Strange New Worlds, it was the optimistic, bright and generally happy Trek successor I didn’t know I needed.