US EditionScott Patterson Says Fans Deserve "The Truth" About His Sullivan's Crossing Exit
Scott Patterson cited mounting creative differences and offscreen issues as reasons for leaving Sullivan's Crossing before its April 20 season 4 premiere, affecting a key role.
- On Thursday, Scott Patterson, actor, announced via Instagram he will not return to Sullivan's Crossing, with season 4 slated to premiere April 20; Us Weekly first reported his exit on Wednesday, March 4.
- Scott Patterson said the decision to leave was because `The creative differences were becoming untenable` and claimed others 'aren't telling the whole truth'; Roma Roth said season 4 opens with Sully overseas, following the season 3 finale.
- In his statement, Patterson said `I really enjoyed Sully and fought for his voice and his character`, defending his role with fondness and emphasizing the character's depth.
- Fans now face missing a major character, raising concerns about season 4 storylines without Sully, as Sullivan's Crossing expands its Netflix audience. The CW faces stakes for the show's reception.
- Amid other recent exits, producers may recast Sully, with the role potentially recast due to its importance, as casting decisions evolve during production. Roma Roth said season 4 was written with Sully overseas.
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Scott Patterson Says Fans Deserve "The Truth" About His Sullivan's Crossing Exit
Sullivan's Crossing star Scott Patterson spoke out about his departure as Harry "Sully" Sullivan after three seasons, saying that "creative differences were becoming untenable" behind the scenes.
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Scott Patterson finally breaks silence on 'Sullivan’s Crossing' exit: 'Every actor knows...'
Scott Patterson finally breaks silence on 'Sullivan’s Crossing' exit: 'Every actor knows...' The new season of 'Sullivan’s Crossing' will be without a major name. In what comes as a dampener ahead of season 4, Scott Patterson, who plays Harry ‘Sully’ Sullivan, the estranged father of Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan), will not be part of the show. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to explain why he will not be returning to the new season, sla…
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