Scott Patterson Exits Sullivan’s Crossing
Scott Patterson has officially exited the show Sullivan’s Crossing due to ongoing creative differences, a decision that has drawn significant attention ahead of the show’s upcoming fourth season.
Patterson, who portrayed the character Sully, stated, “The creative differences were becoming untenable and I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue.” His departure marks a notable shift for the series, which is based on the novels by Robyn Carr.
The showrunner, Roma Roth, confirmed that Patterson would not be returning for Season 4, which is set to premiere on March 22. This announcement follows the conclusion of Season 3, where Patterson’s character left for a trip to Ireland.
Despite his exit, Patterson expressed his fondness for the character, saying, “I fell in love with Sully and have nothing but fondness for him.” He emphasized the importance of clarifying his reasons for leaving to the fans, stating, “The fans deserved better than to think the embodiment of this character, me, would just disrespect not only the show, but them.”
Patterson also claimed that it was being implied that the writers had moved on from his character, which he disputed, asserting, “It’s unfortunate that it is now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the fact is the complete opposite.”
At 67 years old, Patterson has had a long and varied career in television, and his departure from Sullivan’s Crossing is a significant moment for both him and the series.
Sullivan’s Crossing follows the story of neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan as she reconnects with her estranged father after leaving her life in Boston. The dynamics of the show may shift as it moves forward without Patterson’s character.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding how the series will address Sully’s absence in the upcoming season and what direction the storyline will take without his character.
