FBI: Most Wanted is losing another one of its leads – and this time it is the lead – as Julian McMahon has announced that he is leaving the series. His final episode as Jess LaCroix is currently scheduled to air on March 8.
Deadline broke the original news of Julian McMahon leaving FBI: Most Wanted and he released a statement about his departure.
“Over the past few months, the producers of FBI: Most Wanted and I have had discussions about my departure from the show in favor of additional creative pursuits and the transition of my character Jess LaCroix,” he said. “These ongoing conversations have given us an opportunity to orchestrate a seamless and productive way for me to leave the show.”
“I would like to express the gratitude and admiration I have had working with [executive producers] Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski,” he continued. “I’m extremely proud of the work we have done together and put the development of this show, and my character Jess, at the top of my professional experience list. I wish the show, and its cast & crew, the greatest success in the future. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play Jess; he is a good man.”
New episodes of FBI: Most Wanted air Tuesdays on CBS, where the network has done a three-show block with all three current FBI series. A new character to replace LaCroix is expected to show up “later in the season.”
