Mom is losing a major character. Deadline reports sitcom star Anna Faris is leaving the CBS TV show ahead of season eight.
The hit comedy follows Christy (Faris), an aspiring lawyer who is now sober and dealing with her mother (Allison Janney), also a recovering addict. The cast also includes Mimi Kennedy, Jaime Pressly, Beth Hall, William Fichtner, and Kristen Johnston.
Despite renewing her contract for two more seasons back in 2019, Faris is leaving Mom ahead of the show’s eighth season premiere this fall. The character’s absence will be addressed when the CBS TV series returns. Production is set to begin this month in Los Angeles.
From Faris:
The past seven years on Mom have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career. I’m so thankful to Chuck, the writers, and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience. While my journey as Christy has come to an end, allowing me to pursue new opportunities, I’ll be watching next season and rooting for my TV family.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of Mom? Will you watch season eight whenever it premieres this fall on CBS? Do you think season eight will be the end?
Love the show! I’m sure it will continue to be fantastic! Each character adds so much.
I am sorry to see you leave the show. I have been a fan since the beginning, but I am sad to say that without you on the show I do not think it will get to season 9. You and your mom, on the show, were great together, that connection will truly be missed. Good luck to all of youl.
I love this show and I will miss you. You are an excellent actress and you all worked so well together on Mom. Good luck in your future endeavors
I’m sad to hear that Anna Faris is leaving the show she will certainly be missed I wish her well I love that show Mom as long as Allison Janney and Mimi Kennedy doesn’t leave because they really make the show.
Devastated, changing out the major character- not good.
They don’t need her to still have a great show. There are a lot of great characters on the show and it has a great storyline. I expect Anna Faris will regret her decision to leave later. Many actors and actresses make the mistake of thinking they can make it when they leave the shows that made them famous.
I am sorry she is leaving and I think she will regret this decision–I will still watch as I love the show and all its contents.
I’m very disappointed. I love christie .will miss her alot……..
I’m very dissappointed, I love christie…
Love Christi Pf all the characters on this show I identified with Christi the most. Even though I am a male. Love the show as well and looking forward to the upcoming season.
I will miss Christy but she didn’t “make” the show a success. I can’t wait for a new season and a new beginning.
I enjoy this show, the situations it addresses and the positive messages on how to overcome and become. Yes, I will miss Christy, but the show is called ‘Mom’.
I’m sure I will be looking forward to more seasons.
Oh no, that’s quite sad, however, each one of the cast members is an integral part of Mom but it will be ‘different’ without Kristy! I LOVE the show, it makes me feel good watching it and I am curious to see what Season 8 may bring! All the best to Anna and continued success to all the other ‘stars’. Fay from Cayman Islands!
Love the show! Looking forward to season 8 beginning. I love that it is a show of women empowering themselves and each other. I hope that it continues long after Anna Farris is gone. She is a big part of the show but she isn’t the only main character. I think this will give the writers a chance to explore the other characters and possibly introduce new characters and/or reintroduce old characters. Long live Mom! ❤️
I quit watching Mom when they made it a 90% female cast…lost it’s comedic theme…I don’t find it humorous any longer