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The “Gilmore Girls” alum played Harry “Sully” Sullivan in the romantic drama for three seasons.
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Sullivan Crossing Fans will miss a friendly face from the upcoming fourth season.
Scott Patterson, who plays Harry “Sully” Sullivan, the estranged father Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Cohan) reconnects with, took to Instagram on Thursday to share his side of why he won’t be returning for the new season, which is set to premiere on April 20.
“Every actor knows what it means to fall in love with a character and a story. I fell in love with Sulli and have nothing but fondness for him,” he wrote. “The creative differences became untenable and I sadly realized that the show was not something I could agree to continue.”
Patterson wanted to set the record straight regarding his reasons for exiting the show, as he claims other people speaking out are not telling the whole truth. While no one in particular was named. Sullivan Crossing The showrunner told Roma Roth previously the people Patterson’s absence from the new season was due to how season 3 ended.
“Season three Sullivan Crossing Sully ended up leaving for Ireland, starting a new chapter in his life. “Season 4 begins the next day, with Sully still out,” Roth said, adding: “The character remains an important part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons if that aligns with continued creativity.”
However, Gilmore Girls The alum has a different perspective on the situation. “It is unfortunate that it is now being implied that they moved on from me/Sulli when the truth is quite the opposite, and those who have unfortunately already spoken are fully aware of this fact, yet they choose to say otherwise,” he wrote. “I was not intending to make any statement but fans of the books and the series deserve to know the truth because I have always respected those who support this industry by watching and loving these characters and we are so lucky and blessed to portray them and bring them to life.”
Patterson concluded his post by saying, “I really enjoyed Sully and fought for his voice and personality. The richness and depth of Sully, which all book fans know and love, is layered and interesting. Fans deserve better than to think that portraying this character, myself, will not only disrespect the show, but them as well. Ultimately, we are all fans of these characters and stories, and I will always stand up for and stand up for the truth.”
Sullivan Crossing It follows neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, who reconnects with her small-town past after a scandal causes her to leave her professional and personal life in the city.
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