Scott Patterson is sharing the actual cause he determined to not return to “Sullivan’s Crossing” for Season 4 of the hit collection.
For the previous three seasons, the actor has performed the position of Harry “Sully” Sullivan within the Canadian drama, which relies on the bestselling ebook collection by Robyn Carr, who additionally wrote “Virgin River.”
On March 4, Leisure Weekly revealed that Patterson wouldn’t be returning for Season 4 of “Sullivan’s Crossing.”
“Season 3 of ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ ended with Sully leaving for Eire, starting a brand new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the subsequent day, with Sully nonetheless abroad,” the present’s showrunner and govt producer Roma Roth stated in a press release that the CW supplied. “Whereas he isn’t bodily current on this season, the character stays an necessary a part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons ought to that align with the continued artistic.”
In response, Patterson shared his personal aspect of the story in a press release on Instagram, attributing his resolution to go away the present to “artistic variations” that “have been turning into untenable.”
“It’s unlucky that it’s now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the very fact is the exact opposite, and people who sadly have already got spoken out are additionally totally conscious of this truth, and but selected to say in any other case,” he added.
“Sullivan’s Crossing” debuted in Canada in 2023 earlier than premiering within the U.S. on the CW in October 2023. It’s now obtainable to stream on Netflix.
Patterson beforehand spoke to TODAY.com about his character, who runs a distant campground referred to as Sullivan’s Crossing in a small city.
“He’s acquired a coronary heart of gold. He’s at all times lending a serving to hand the place wanted,” Patterson stated. “He’s a person of few phrases, however he connects with folks throughout a broad spectrum of the city that he lives in. So he’s type of the unofficial mayor of that place.”
Season 4 of “Sullivan’s Crossing” will premiere April 20. Learn on for Patterson’s full assertion explaining his exit from the present.
Learn Scott Patterson’s Full Assertion on His Exit from ‘Sullivan’s Crossing’
Each actor is aware of what it’s prefer to fall in love with a personality and a narrative. I fell in love with Sully and don’t have anything however fondness for him.
The artistic variations have been turning into untenable and I simply sadly realized that the present was not one thing that I may comply with proceed.
It’s unlucky that it’s now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the very fact is the exact opposite, and people who sadly have already got spoken out are additionally totally conscious of this truth, and but selected to say in any other case.
I used to be not aspiring to make any assertion however the followers of the books and the present should know the reality as I’ve at all times been respectful of those that assist this trade by watching and loving these characters we’re so dang fortunate and blessed to painting and convey to life.
I actually loved Sully and fought for his voice and his character. The richness and depth of Sully, whom the followers of the books all know and love, is so multi-layered and attention-grabbing.
The followers deserved higher than to suppose the embodiment of this character, me, would simply disrespect not solely the present, however them. In the long run, we’re all followers of those characters and tales, and I’ll at all times assist and defend the reality. ~ Scott
(TODAY.com has reached out to the CW for touch upon Patterson’s assertion however didn’t instantly hear again.)