Chad Michael Murray is currently starring in the hit OTT show ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’, however, the show has had a major setback. Due to some reasons, actor Scott Patterson recently announced that he will no longer work on the show. While the news has fans worried about the future, Murray reassured everyone in a recent interview that the show must go on, no matter what happens.
Chad Michael Murray talks about Scott Patterson’s departure from ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’
While discussing the show with Yahoo Canada, actor Chad Michael Murray addressed the departure of his co-star, Scott Patterson. The famed actor shared that one should view the show as a separate entity and that even though Patterson will be missed, the show will go on regardless.He added, “What is the show? Where does it sit? And how do you hold it up and keep it true to itself?’ And that’s all on the text and the storytelling. There’s no question in my mind that we did that. The show stays totally true to itself.”The show is about to welcome its fourth season. While it was stated that Patterson’s character had gone to Ireland in the 3rd season, Roma Roth, the show’s creator, stated that he may return. Entertainment Weekly was the first to report on the matter.
Scott Patterson’s statement on why he left ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’
Soon after it was announced that Patterson would not be returning for the upcoming season, he issued his own statement on social media, citing that “creative differences” was one of the reasons he could not continue working on the show. He stated that the differences were becoming “untenable”, and further added that, “I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue. Every actor knows what it’s like to fall in love with a character and a story. I fell in love with Sully and have nothing but fondness for him.”
About ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’
The series follows the life of a neurosurgeon who flees back home to her town in Canada after legal trouble. With not much left to do at her house, she tries to explore and reconcile her bond with her father (who was played by Scott Patterson). Other than Patterson and Murray, this show also stars Morgan Kohan, Andrea Menard, Amalia Williamson, and many others.Scott Patterson is best known for his role as Luke in the cult classic show, ‘Gilmore Girls.’ Murray, on the other hand has been known for his stints in ‘Freaky Friday’ and ‘Dawson’s Creek.’ The two also worked together briefly on ‘Gilmore Girls’ as well.
