Scott Patterson claimed main offscreen points led to his stunning exit from Sullivan’s Crossing.
“Each actor is aware of what it’s wish to fall in love with a personality and a narrative. I fell in love with Sully and don’t have anything however fondness for him,” Patterson, 67, wrote by way of Instagram on Thursday, March 5.
Patterson hinted at what brought about his shocking departure, including, “The inventive variations have been changing into untenable and I simply sadly realized that the present was not one thing that I may conform to proceed.”
Within the prolonged assertion, Patterson clarified his perspective on the state of affairs.
“It’s unlucky that it’s now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the actual fact is the exact opposite, and those that sadly have already got spoken out are additionally absolutely conscious of this reality, and but selected to say in any other case,” he continued. “I used to be not meaning to make any assertion however the followers of the books and the present should know the reality as I’ve all the time been respectful of those that assist this business by watching and loving these characters we’re so dang fortunate and blessed to painting and produce to life.”
Patterson stood by his resolution to break his silence.
Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson in ‘Sullivan’s Crossing.’
The CW“I actually loved Sully and fought for his voice and his character. The richness and depth of Sully, whom the followers of the books all know and love, is so multi-layered and fascinating,” he added.
The assertion concluded: “The followers deserved higher than to assume the embodiment of this character, me, would simply disrespect not solely the present, however them. In the long run, we’re all followers of those characters and tales, and I’ll all the time assist and defend the reality.”
Us Weekly broke the information on Wednesday, March 4, that Patterson wouldn’t be reprising his position when season 4 returns.
“Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Eire, starting a brand new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the subsequent day, with Sully nonetheless abroad,” Sullivan’s Crossing govt producer and showrunner Roma Roth completely informed Us. “Whereas he isn’t bodily current on this season, the character stays an essential a part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons ought to that align with the continuing inventive.”
Scott Patterson isn’t the one Sullivan’s Crossing star who has made a stunning departure from the present. Primarily based on the guide sequence by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing facilities round neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) after she strikes again dwelling to rural Nova Scotia to reconnect together with her estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson). The temporary getaway turns (…)
The CW present, which relies on a guide sequence by Robyn Carr, follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Morgan Kohan) as she returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia. All through the seasons, viewers have been launched to her estranged father, Sully (Patterson), newcomer Cal (Chad Michael Murray) and extra members of the group.
After Sullivan’s Crossing premiered on Netflix in July 2025, it discovered a good larger viewers. Followers, nevertheless, puzzled after season 3 whether or not there could be solid exits after Sully left on a getaway to Eire along with his girlfriend, (Kate Vernon), and Edna (Andrea Menard) as Frank (Tom Jackson) additionally contemplated shifting on from the campground.
Patterson beforehand praised his time on Sullivan’s Crossing earlier than his exit.
“It’s all the time thrilling to go to a brand new place with a brand new challenge (and) with new expectations. Everyone’s pretty. The work is deep and the collaboration is actual. You’ve received a built-in viewers with (Gilmore Ladies) and now we’ve received Robyn Carr’s guide viewers,” he informed Us in October 2023. “So it’s sort of thrilling to come back into one thing that’s sort of established — has already a longtime fan base — and I can deliver mine in. They will be part of forces and watch the present collectively and evaluate notes.”
Us Weekly has reached out to The CW for remark.
Sullivan’s Crossing is presently streaming on Netflix. Season 4 premieres April 20 on The CW.