Sullivan’s Crossing is undergoing more changes after multiple cast departures.
Deadline reported on Tuesday, July 7, that creator Roma Roth has stepped down as head writer and showrunner ahead of season 5. She is being replaced by Floyd Kane, who will be taking over day-to-day leadership.
Roth will remain an executive producer on the hit series, which has been renewed by CTV and is still awaiting a pickup by The CW. Filming is set to begin later this summer in Nova Scotia, with Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray returning.
Based on a book series by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows neurosurgeon Maggie (Kohan) as she returns to her hometown in rural Nova Scotia. She finds herself reconnecting with estranged father, Sully (Scott Patterson), newcomer Cal and more members of the community.
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Before the season 4 premiere, Us Weekly broke the news in March that Patterson would not be reprising his role as Harry “Sully” Sullivan.
“Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Ireland, beginning a new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the next day, with Sully still overseas,” Roth shared with Us. “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.”
Patterson later hinted at what caused his surprising departure, writing via Instagram, “The creative differences were becoming untenable and I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue.”
Patterson later clarified it wasn’t always his vision to leave Sullivan’s Crossing.
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“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,” he 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.”
Amalia Williamson, who is currently starring alongside Brooke Shields on Acorn TV’s You’re Killing Me, has also been unsure about her future on the show.
“I don’t know,” she told Us while noting that she has to work around her filming schedule for You’re Killing Me, which was recently renewed.
“It depends on when we film our second season,” she shared. “I don’t know. I would love to go back. I love my Sullivan’s Crossing family. I miss them.”
Sullivan’s Crossing is streaming on Netflix.
