Scott Patterson has spoken out about his exit from Sullivan’s Crossing ahead of season four despite his character’s central role in the drama series.
Following a statement from the CW series’ showrunner and executive producer, Roma Roth, the Gilmore Girls alum acknowledged his departure Thursday in a Facebook post.
“Every actor knows what it’s like to fall in love with a character and a story. I fell in love with Sully and have nothing but fondness for him,” Patterson began. “The creative differences were becoming untenable and I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue.”
The actor then seemingly addressed other claims made about his disappearance from the series, which led to him wanting to speak out.
“It’s unfortunate that it is now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the fact is the complete opposite, and those who sadly already have spoken out are also fully aware of this fact, and yet chose to say otherwise,” Patterson’s statement continued.
“I was not intending to make any statement, but the fans of the books and the show deserve to know the truth, as I have always been respectful of those who support this industry by watching and loving these characters we are so dang lucky and blessed to portray and bring to life.”
He concluded as he expressed his love for Sully’s character and thought the fans of the show and the books written by Robyn Carr “deserved better” than the implications that it was his decision to leave the show.
“In the end, we’re all fans of these characters and stories, and I’ll always support and defend the truth,” Patterson wrote.
Sullivan’s Crossing follows the story of neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan — played by Morgan Kohan — who comes back to her hometown and reconnects with her estranged father, Sully, while dealing with a medical lawsuit.
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According to Roth, season four — which premieres April 20 on the CW— will directly follow the events of the previous season.
“Season three of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Ireland, beginning a new chapter in his life. Season four picks up the next day, with Sully still overseas,” Roth revealed in a statement to People. “While he isn’t physically present in this season, the character remains an important part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons should that align with the ongoing creative.”
