Well, it’s been some week for the Lethal Weapon TV series, hasn’t it?
It all started when star of the show, Clayne Crawford, who plays Martin Riggs – the role made famous in the movies by Mel Gibson – was fired from the show.
Word is he was removed over his ‘behavior’, with Warner Bros TV saying: “Warner Bros. Television has decided not to renew Clayne Crawford’s contract for ‘Lethal Weapon.’”
It looked like the end of the road, however, tonight we learned that American Pie star Seann William Scott has been brought in to replace Crawford albeit as a new addition to the series, rather than a straight up recast.
Scott will play a new character who folds into a partnership with Murtaugh (Damon Wayans).
“Seann is a fantastic addition to this already amazing cast,” said Michael Thorn, president of entertainment of Fox Broadcasting. “’Lethal Weapon’ is packed with action, drama and pure fun and we can’t wait to see Damon and Seann together on screen. Matt Miller, his incredible team and everyone at Warner Bros. have been tremendous partners, and we’re thrilled to bring this show back for another season.”
Lethal Weapon without Martin Riggs? We love Scott so we’re conflicted as all heck here…
Remember when The X-Files continued without Mulder? Here we go again…
Source: Variety
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