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FBI: Most Wanted is losing one of its leads. Julian McMahon has announced his departure from the CBS procedural series. His final episode is now in production, and it will air in March.
Playing FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jesse “Jess” LaCroix, McMahon has been on the series since the beginning and appeared in the backdoor pilot for the series on FBI. A new character will be introduced to fill his shoes. McMahon said the following about leaving the CBS series, per Deadline:
“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. 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. 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.”
Wolf also spoke about McMahon’s exit from FBI: Most Wanted:
“We are saddened to see Julian leave. His portrayal of agent Jess LaCroix has been a key factor in the success of FBI: Most Wanted. We will miss him and we wish him the best in his next chapter.”
McMahon is not the first cast departure for FBI: Most Wanted this season. Kellan Lutz left the series in September.
What do you think? Are you surprised to find out about McMahon’s departure from FBI: Most Wanted? Do you plan to continue watching the series on CBS?
He is the reason I watch the show. Sad. CBS is going to have to rework Tuesday nights or lose lots of viewers.
Sounds like Season 3 will be the last one I watch. It started well and seasons 1 and 2 were good, but it seems to have become a lot more ‘preachy’ in Season 3 and now the main star is leaving. I gave International a try as well, but that didnt really grab me.
I’m so sorry to see him leave. He was one of the main reasons I started watching FBI Most Wanted. I wish him all the best.
FBI International hasn’t worked for me. FBI has gone stale and Julian is leaving Most Wanted; the best out of the three by a mile.
I will not be tuning in to the trilogy after Julian leaves.
I can’t believe he is leaving!!! His character and acting skills were the reason I loved watching! I hope he and Jenn Landon get together before the final episode.
I can’t believe he is leaving the show!!! He is what makes the show! Without his character it will not be the same. I will probably watch it after he leaves to see who replaces him and how they fit into the team/show. Very saddened and disappointed that he is leaving!
Sorry to see Julian leave the show, very good actor. Hopefully, his replacement will be just as good. I will continue to watch the show as I am a big fan of any show that Dick Wolf is involved with.
Seems like this is the second or the third person to leave that show. I really like his character. And I also like the show. I just don’t know if I’ll continue, will have to see how it’s handled
Shocked to hear that Julian is leaving
This is my favorite show out of the three and I like his character. Hate that he’s leaving.
Surprising that a lead would leave after just 2 years. I like the show more than the character of Jess LeCroix. Should be able to survive without him.
I love this show, and without Julian, the quality will definitely drop.
Honestly this is good news to me, I’ve really enjoyed watching him in previous roles and this show is really the worst of the fbi shows. It takes interesting ideas/stories and tells them so boringly.
Really sad to hear this he was the clue who kept this serie going.
I agree with Kathy wish Alexa Davalos! leaves the serie she is so freaking boring to watch I always fast forward her scene’s.
Really sad to see Julian leave. He is amazing and made this show what it is. If anyone needs to leave it should be Alexa Davalos! Worst actress ever and so annoying and she definitely doesn’t fit this part. She needs to stick to Lifetime movies.
This FBI was most second fav but w/o him, not a chance that it will survive- lots of actors have left