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Who Will Not Be Returning to Season 2 of Smash?

New showrunner, new rules. Or something like that.

Our sources confirm that four Smash cast members will not be returning as series regulars in season two. Did the TV gods answer our prayers and banish annoying Ellis? Is Michael Swift staying away from Julia for real this time? Here’s what we know:

One half of our TV prayers have been answered, because Ellis (Jaime Cepero), he who lurks in corners and calls himself a producer all the time, will not be back in season two as a series regular. Take a moment to let that joyous news soak all the way down to your bones. However, our source tells us that it’s possible he’ll be back for an episode or two, presumably to wrap up storylines. And hopefully to get hit by a speeding bus while eavesdropping on someone’s conversation on the street.

Who Will Not Be Returning to Season 2 of Smash? Smash 4 Cast Leaving

Are we also losing Leo? We wish. Nope, Julia’s (Debra Messing) bratty son is sticking around for now. However, we are losing Julia’s husband! Frank (Brian d’Arcy James) will also not be returning as series regular next year.

And the cuts just keep on coming. We’re also getting rid of Karen’s (Katharine McPhee) douchbag cheating boyfriend Dev (Raza Jaffrey). Good riddance, right?

Not making us say “good riddance” as much is the loss of Michael Swift (Will Chase). We didn’t love his cheating ways, but we did love his Joe DiMaggio. News of the cast shake-up was first reported by EW.com and The Hollywood Reporter.

Poor Julia…losing both men in her life. Safe to say that Josh Safran is axing the pregnancy storyline hinted at in the season-one finale?

As with Cepero, Jaffrey, Chase and d’Arcy James could return for one or two episodes to finish out their storylines or give us an explaination for why they’re leaving.

Safran, the former Gossip Girl showrunner, has taken over as captain of the Smash ship, and it appears he’s making some big changes for season two.

Smash fans, reactions to this news? Anyone else you don’t want in season two?

Source: EOnline.com

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000646591144 Marcella Medeiros

    I can’t belive on it!!! I’m thinking that the second season will desapiont me… I didn’t like, actually, I hated this notice…

  • Sunrize311

    I am so excited Smash got a second season…cannot wait for it to start!

  • Mark Gailmor

    It’s quite possible Will Chase will be back in a recurring role. Especially if it’s confirmed that she’s pregnant. Remember the bathroom scene in the last episode where she mentions the last time she got sick was when she was “pregnant?” he he. 

  • Rampip

    I liked SMASH the way it was; I hope Safran doesn’t make changes that will take away from the flow of the show…don’t know how else to put it. I can understand Frank leaving but I think that’s too bad about their marriage, even if it is a show. Ya, Devin can go, but no one is mentioning Ivy’s part in that ”affiar”, even though of course she can’t go off the show, nor whould I want her to. Ellis.., drop-kick—what can I say…Michael—he had the looks and the talent but was an ass$%! to keep pursuing married Julia.  Did you know in real life she did have an affair with him and HAS divorced her REAL husband of many years?  I read that last spring. Go figure.

  • Angela Mc

    Loved Season 1…Of course, MORE muscial/vocal performances would be great. I’m sorry some of the actors will not be returning.  I think all the actors were terrific.  The fact that some of the actors evoked such strong emotions proves to me how “believeable” their characters were.  I hope the producers or directors don’t feel the need to add other “celebrities” to the episodes….I think they would be a distraction.  Again, love the show…in fact, my whole family l  loves  the show…especially Katherine McPhee’s performances!

  • Manoftheclothstore

    Can anyone tell me the date of the season two premier?

  • Isablea

    Kill off julia? Are you high?! Who would write the musical, you? Come on, Debra is amazing, and she only shows paind and sadness  because It’s what her character is going trow.