I hear WBTV would not deliver the series to Fox with Crawford in it. Television has decided not to renew Clayne Crawford’s contract for Lethal Weapon,” the studio said in a statement. His casting was sealed after he met with Wayans over the weekend.Ĭast members’ contracts are renewed on an annual basis, with the studio exercising their option to pick up an actor for another season. “Warner Bros. Scott emerged as a choice earlier this week, with negotiations wrapping over the spa of a few days. TV started exploring a recasting - a rare and dramatic move when involving a lead of an established series, especially when an iconic character like Riggs is involved.Ī number of actors were approached in the last couple of weeks. Lethal Weapon, as the youngest and highest rated of the three Warner Bros TV drama series for Fox, was considered a shoo-in for renewal until the behind-the scene problems involving Crawford threw the pickup in limbo.Ĭrawford admitted to being disciplined over two on-set incidents involving outbursts, giving his side of the story and apologizing for “my part of the conflict.” The situation escalated to a point where Warner Bros.
have been tremendous partners, and we’re thrilled to bring this show back for another season.” Mike Yarish/FOX Matt Miller, his incredible team and everyone at Warner Bros. “ Lethal Weapon is packed with action, drama and pure fun and we can’t wait to see Damon and Seann together on screen.
“Seann is a fantastic addition to this already amazing cast,” said Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn. There is chatter that Scott could play Riggs’ brother. The recent Season 2 finale of Lethal Weapon laid the groundwork for Crawford’s exit with a cliffhanger, in which ( SPOILER ALERT) Crawford’s Riggs, already planning to move back to Texas with Molly and her son, was shot in the chest. In his first series regular role, Scott will play a new character who will be partnered with Wayans’ Murtaugh. There is no renewal decision yet on WBTV’s remaining series at Fox, Gotham, which is still being considered for next season. With Wayans and Scott as new leading duo, Lethal Weapon has been renewed for a third season about 24 hours before Fox is slated to unveil its fall 2018 schedule to advertisers at its upfront presentation.
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