Designated Survivor is losing a core castmember. TVLine reports Virginia Madsen will not return for season two of the ABC TV series.
During season one, Madsen recurred as congresswoman Kimble Hookstraten on the political thriller. The cast also includes Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, and Maggie Q.
On Twitter, Madsen said her exit has to do with creative changes on Designated Survivor. However, all may not be lost. Madsen did mention she’d love to return to the ABC show in the future:
https://twitter.com/madlyv/status/877687973935894528
https://twitter.com/madlyv/status/877714121814298624
What do you think? Are you a fan of Designated Survivor? Will you watch season two without Virginia Madsen?
I will definitely watch season 2! Virginia Madsen will definitely be missed, her character was just starting to evolve, hope she returns. This is a great show, I didn’t really think it would become a favorite, but it did. Can’t wait for it’s return.
Absolutely and of course…I luv this show
Yes, I love this show. I will continue to watch this show.
Will keep watching the show but will miss Virginia Madsen. Show keeps you on the edge of your chair.
I’m hooked and will of course continue to watch!
Virginia Madsen will definitely be missed. I loved her character. However, I will continue to watch the show without her on it. I am utterly hooked on this show.
I will continue watching DS without Ms.Madsen. The character was interesting but not the ONLY reason to be watching.
I liked her character. I just hope the producers have GOOD reason for this change.
ya, but most of the time the change isn’t for the better hopefully it is
I will also keep watching the show with or without her…
I will be watching Designated Survivor, with or without Virginia Madsen. The character was interesting at times and not at others.
Madsen’s rendition of a tough knowledgeable Congresswoman was believable. She even projected hardline honesty (unlike the dysfunctional Representatives in Washington)
I really liked her character. Hopefully the show will be as good without her.
Sorry to see Madsen go, but I will still be watching Designsted Survivor.
Sad to lose the show. Really liked it a lot
The best actress on that show leaving, that can’t be good.Why do people insist on fixing what is NOT broken.
Best actress? Ah….no. That would be Maggie Q.