They could hire new cast this week and close next month. One thing has nothing to do with the other.
But yes, at this moment it is still considered open ended, but could post a closing for any date. (Not implying that it is in danger of closing at all.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.