MacGyver cancelled? The possibilities have to be considered after George Eads has shockingly left the show after an on set altercation per THR:
The actor will exit the network’s MacGyver reboot on which he has co-starred since the pilot. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the CSI grad had an altercation in October and stormed off the show’s Atlanta set despite having several remaining hours of production remaining for the day. Eads is currently in production on the drama. His final episode is slated to air sometime in 2019.
Sources note that Eads announced his plans to quit the reboot, from showrunner Peter Lenkov. Producers ultimately agreed to let the actor out of his remaining contract. Eads has been No. 2 on the call sheet [..] The character will be written out. Eads, sources say, had been asking to be let go from the Atlanta-based series for some time to spend more time with his young daughter in Los Angeles.
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Dark Shogun says
I love him in this show but I think it can go on without him. Personally, I’ll be sad to see him go but it is important that he spends time with his daughter. Shows film for, what, half a year so that can be a drain on family time especially if your family is on the other side of the country.
I really hope they don’t cancel this show. I never saw the original MacGyver but I do like this one.
Emily says
If you saw the original MacGyver you would know this show is anything but….
Riv says
Ditto on what Dark Shogun said above.
I hope they don’t cancel the show either b/c of George’s exit.
Page 48 says
People watch this? There’s only 1 MacGyver like there’s only 1 Magnum.
LJ says
I was a big fan of the original “MacGyver” back in the day. Jack Dalton wasn’t a regular character on that show. He would show up once or twice a year, usually in some kind of trouble that required his old friend’s help. Back then, MacGyver had no “team”. He worked alone. If Dalton wasn’t needed then, I’m sure the series can survive without him now.
VampTiger says
I hope they continue without him. I feel the show could continue just fine re-casting his role as a new team member with a new character name to be Mac’s partner. I don’t feel Eads character role was essential to put the show in jeopardy. A recast is all that’s needed, much like so many other tv series have done smoothly with no loss in ratings, fans, success. Please don’t cancel!!