In a big shakeup, CBS’s sitcom Mom One of his two title characters is losing. Anna Ferris will not return to the series for her next eighth season, leaving Allison Jenny as the sole lead.
The move is surprising. After lengthy negotiations, both Ferris and Jenny are in the middle of a two-year contract signed in spring 2019. His new deal secured a two-year renewal for the Chuck Lore comedy through Season 8.
I heard that Ferris was scheduled to leave as soon as possible during the interval of the show, and the writers are writing a new season without his character Christie. Its absence will be taken into account next season, with production set to begin on September 14 in Los Angeles.
“The last seven years Mom Some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career have been, “said Ferris.” I’m really grateful to Chuck, the writers, and my amazing cast for creating such a wonderful work experience. With my journey as Christie completed, I’ve been allowed new opportunities. I will watch next season and be original to my TV family. ”
Mom Produced by Chuck Lore Productions in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television. It was created by Lore, Eddie Gorodetsky and Jemma Baker, who wrote the pilot script on Speck. It landed on CBS in December 2012 with a pilot order. A few weeks later, Ferris closed the deal to star in his first full-time TV series role.
“From the beginning Mom, Was the first and only choice for the role of Anna Christie, ”WBTV, CBS and Chuck Le Prod Ray Prods. Said in a statement. “We are proud of the stories Anna has told us over the last seven years. We wish Anna all the best, and we thank her for her beautiful portrayal. ‘
Seven seasons, Mom Total viewers remain solid ratings performer as one of the top comedy series on TV. What else is there Mom There is also a rare sitcom that solves important issues. Her seven asons today focus on Tuo’s daughter / mother pair Christie (Faris) and Bonnie Plunkett (Jenny), both struggling with addiction liberation after years of separation, yet trying to keep their lives and their relationships together. Quiet
The show had one episode of shooting left from its seventh season when the Hollywood shutdown related to COVID would suspend all production in mid-March.
In addition to Jenny, Mom Mimi Kennedy, Jaime Presley, Beth Hall, William Fitchner and Kristen Johnston Stars. It is executive by Chuck Lore, Nick Bakay, Gemma Baker and Warren Bell.
