Earlier, we reported that Castle stars Stana Katic and Tamala Jones would be leaving the ABC drama. Now, series star Nathan Fillion and other cast members have responded to the news.
Castle is currently nearing the end of its eighth, and possibly last, season.
On Twitter, Fillion said Katic will be missed:
— Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion) April 19, 2016
Katic, who played Detective Kate Beckett, the co-lead of the series, tweeted a simple thank you to fans today:
https://twitter.com/Stana_Katic/status/722492283082256385
Molly Quinn, who plays Castle’s daughter, said the show will be different if it continues, but promised Fillion will be back if the show is renewed for a ninth season:
https://twitter.com/MollyQuinn93/status/722389330753425408
https://twitter.com/MollyQuinn93/status/722387912638259200
Co-star Susan Sullivan tweeted:
Surprised and saddened to hear @Stana_Katic @tamalajones are moving to other artistic pursuits change allows growth! pic.twitter.com/kbOtHXm7SB
— Susan Sullivan (@realssullivan) April 18, 2016
Meanwhile, cast member Jon Huertas says he and Seamus Dever were not asked to return to the ABC drama:
Who knows what ABC has in store at this point. @seamusdever & I haven’t been asked back yet either… Uh oh. #NothingIsAsitSeemsAnymore
— Jon Huertas 🇺🇸🇵🇷⚛ (@jonhuertas) April 18, 2016
What else is sad???!!!! That I have to find this out online!!! This is my family! Why couldn’t someone have told me #InADifferentWay ?!
— Jon Huertas 🇺🇸🇵🇷⚛ (@jonhuertas) April 18, 2016
ABC has still not announced whether or not Castle will return, but executive producer Alexi Hawley says there are two endings planned for the season eight finale—one if they are renewed and one to use in case the show is cancelled.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Castle? Do you think the show should be renewed? Will it be the same with Katic and Jones?
At least we have an ending which is more than most cancelled shows give us. It’s just that a little more time to process would have been nice. But then look how The Good Wife ruined a wonderful season and series with a terrible series ending. At least we have closure and they did a pretty fair job closing out the series for as fast as they did it. Hope we see an occasional reunion movie by ABC.
I absolutely loveCASTLE!!!!! I am so sick and tired of shows that are filled with humor,suspense,and all around lovable characters that we look forward to watching every week, being canceled.As much as I like Astana,, I say get someone who can write and develope a new character to either take her place or let the three guys carry the show and slowly bring in another female character. There are plenty of actresses out there looking for work. Just make sure she has the class and brains. But please,please, please, not another reality show…..I see enough of that in my everyday… Read more »
You have to bring castle back.I record all shows I have seen season 1 through 6 four times
I have watched Castle since the very beginning. While it is “Castle” and Nathan Fillion is a great actor, the supporting cast is invaluable. You might be able to replace supporting cast precinct captains, but to get rid of Stana Katic and Tamala Jones before the final season is just plain short-sighted and not at all fan-friendly. I don’t have a lot of shows I watch regularly – Castle is it. If it has to end, so be it. But, to end it without the “Castles” being together is ridiculous. Bring Stana and Tamala back for the final season so… Read more »
No reason to even watch ABC now this & The Blacklist were only of the original 3 networks even watched now. I rather watch a Mr. Ed rerun than Castle sans Stana Katic. Jimmy Spader is a great actor but just like Castle killing or doing away with the main characters is just plain short-sighted. Do we really need another fake, scripted “reality” show. The Bachelor dance’s withe survivor’s losers is what the idiot box has returned to.
Cancel it! Without the major cast characters it should die an appropriate death. If ALL characters are included, continue a great show.
We love the chemistry between Beckett and Castle. Whatever other offer Stana Katic got, can’t ABC up the ante in order to keep such a fabulous show with so many committed fans?. But if there’s a believable way to continue scripting Castle without her, if the show is almost as good, we’ll give it a fair trial.
I am very disappointed to hear that Stana Katic and Tamala Jones are not returning to Castle. It is my favorite show. It has drama but also comedy. Why would you change it. Castle and Becket are the core of the show and the other supporting actors are terrific together. I think ABC has to rethink their decisions. Please return for another season with ALL the cast included. It took four seasons to get them together, do please don’t split them up. Listen to the fans!
I’d watch Nathan Fillion read insurance info. Please save Castle!
And find a place for Seamus & Jon too!
Have been watching since the beginning. 9th SEASON! If Stana and Tamala want to leave, I will miss them. If Seamus and Jon want to stay, please keep them! Let’s keep crew and cast employed!!
Please do NOT cancel Castle. But Why are they leaving the show they are great where they are at.
I LOVE CASTLE!!! I will really miss Stana and Tamala but will continue to watch. PLEASE PLEASE DONT CASTLE!
me too, good combination of stars
Bye Felicia
They should cancel the show without Stana Katic and Tamala Jones is there no Castle. If show come back they is going lose out.