Clayne Crawford is out. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Lethal Weapon star has been fired ahead of a possible season three renewal for the FOX TV show.
Crawford plays Martin Riggs on the buddy cop drama alongside fellow cast members Damon Wayans, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm, Jordana Brewster, Johnathan Fernandez, Dante Brown, Chandler Kinney, and Michelle Mitchenor.
As reported earlier, Crawford has had a history of bad behavior on the set of Lethal Weapon, with co-workers complaining of emotional abuse and hostility. Now, Crawford has been fired from the FOX TV show, leaving the series’ future up in the air.
Lethal Weapon brings in decent ratings for FOX, so it’s unclear if the network will bring the show back for a third season and recast Riggs or cancel the series altogether.
The majority of respondents in our poll say that they wouldn’t watch a third season unless Crawford is a part of it.
What do you think? Do you watch Lethal Weapon? Do you want a third season? Sould Crawford’s role be recast?
I didn’t think i would like the show as i loved the cast and story of the original 3 Lethal weaponsmovies–but–I did enjoy it even tho the person playing Riggs was a bit over the top but that is the writer’s fault not the actors but his acting wasn’t all that great either–neither is Damon’s acting, but I didn’t expect much–he’s OK. The stories have been pretty good and I would watch it without the Riggs charater but then it would just be another cop story and I would miss the friednship originated in the original story. Two men, so… Read more »
I’ll guve it a shot with a new Riggs but I’m not expecting much. When I first heard they were making this into a tv show I didn’t think it would work, but I was so wrong! Clayne Crawford REALLY embodies Martin Riggs. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his character and his (and the whole cast’s) acting so much. I can’t imagine it working without Clayne but truthfully if he’s a jerk on set then I get why he got fired. He’s not a big enough, well-established actor who the studio will allow to act like a brat because of his skill.… Read more »
It’s done. Fun run while it lasted.
I will not watch if Clayne Crawford is not cast in season 3/ This is the best show on TV. Do not cancel this show.
How stupid of FOX to schedule in same time slot as NCIS!
No Clayne Crawford, no season 3 needed!
I watched last night and I love this show!! I also love Clayne Crawford, he is perfect for this character. I don’t want this show cancelled, so I hope he can be replaced with a similar actor, or hopefully bring him back!!!!
I watched the finale and the only reason this show is as good as it is, is in large part because of Clayne Crawford! If you don’t bring him back just cancel the show because it is not worth watching! Then maybe you can give another channel a chance to pick up the show before you ruin it further with killing off Riggs! So sorry for your channel and your awful mistake…. he didn’t kill anyone or rape anyone he got angry, well then you should punish all of the BIG egos on the cast and directors!
If it is true that Clayne Crawford has been fired-I am done with LW and done with Fox altogether-I will never turn on a fox show
this is the dumbest thing that fox could do-Clayne is the best Riggs and it’s funny that this must be a jealousy thing on the part of another actor on the show….hmmmmm I bet I can guess who he is too
Without Riggs (Crawford) there is no show. Firing him because people have hurt feelings is typical today. Crawford apologized. Cut the “drama” and political correctness. Let the show roll with Crawford for Season 3 or skip it cause no one will watch a show titled Lethal Weapon when the “weapon” is no longer part of the show.
I’m sorry but bad behavior can not be rewarded. With good ratings, this could not have been easy for Fox. I figure it must have been unbearable for the rest of the cast to complain to the point of putting the show (and their jobs) at risk. I enjoyed the concept as copied from the big screen (to a degree). With the promotion to Captain, Murtaugh could always get a couple of knuckleheads who are as difficult to handle as he & Roger were. All kinds of chaos could ensue. With Riggs gone and the promotion for Murtaugh; two positions… Read more »
Watching fromAustralia. Great show. But please do not change the role of Riggs.
I loved this show but since Clayne was fired, I won’t watch it again. You can’t just change actors and expect the same results==Clayne made that character and we loved him. I would not watch a season 3.
I MIGHT have watched a third season, but since you killed off his character instead of letting him end up happy, not a chance. Don’t bother a third season…you just put a lot of people out of work. I probably won’t watch anything else on Fox.
The show will not be the same without Riggs. I don’t think I will continue watching it without him. The relationship be Murtaugh and Riggs makes the show.