The actor said that a series of heartbreaks, including the loss of his daughter six months into his wife Brittany Gonzales' pregnancy, took a toll on him.
"2020 was a lot for everyone to say the least. For me it started with losing my first daughter, then nearly my wife, and both grandfathers among other things, all in the middle of a global pandemic on the opposite side of the country from my family, friends, and entire support system," Lutz continued.
"If 2020 taught me anything it’s how important family truly is."
"After a lot of prayer and reflection I made the difficult decision to move my growing family back to [California] so our daughter could grow up with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, just a short drive away."
He went on to praise the cast and crew for their support and understanding throughout the process, saying: "They've supported me in the lows and celebrated with me in the highs and I will forever be grateful for everything they've done for me."
His character Crosby left the show at the end of the season 3 premiere. In the crossover episode with FBI and new spinoff FBI: International, a murder suspect is identified as Curt Williams, a fellow veteran who had served alongside Crosby in the Army.
Crosby is ultimately shot by Williams, requiring immediate surgery. Faced with a long recovery, Crosby laves the FBI team and returns home to his parents in Oklahoma.
BFI: Most Wanted airs on Tuesdays on CBS in the US.
"After a lot of prayer and reflection I made the difficult decision to move my growing family back to CA so our daughter could grow up with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, just a short drive away."
Like other Wolf Entertainment procedurals, FBI: Most Wanted has gone through cast changeovers, which typically are driven by creative or financial reasons — or a combination of both.
The actor, who was extremely excited to join the show when it first began in 2020, said that he would be leaving the series towards the end of season 3 to allow for the transition of his character Jess and pursue other creative pathways as an actor.
Cause of departure: Moved to Oklahoma to recuperate from his gunshot wounds. Kenny Crosby is a special agent of the Fugitive Task Force on FBI: Most Wanted.
Nathaniel Arcand, who portrayed Clinton Skye, was farewelled by getting a special assignment, though his exit wasn't officially announced until the break before new episodes.
As we previously reported, Reed was set to leave the show early in the third season, but it wasn't clear when or how. In last night's episode, Reed's Agent Jamie Kellett revealed she is “leaving this, the Fly Team,” and transferring to the Washington, D.C. field office.
The split was described as amicable, although the exact reason for her departure is still unclear. Similar to other Wolf Entertainment procedurals, “FBI: Most Wanted” has seen a fair amount of cast turnover throughout the years, usually spurred on by a combination of creative and financial decisions.
And inherent in that premise is the idea that it's risky, it's dangerous and there's always the chance that you could get injured or killed in the line of duty. We felt like that was the exit we wanted to have for Jess.
Series regular Alexa Davalos will not be returning for Season 5 of CBS' “FBI: Most Wanted,” Variety has confirmed. Hailing from Dick Wolf, “FBI: Most Wanted” focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, an elite unit that relentlessly pursues and captures the notorious criminals on the Bureau's Most Wanted list.
Davalos is the latest to depart the series. Her character was a replacement for Kellan Lutz's Kenny Crosby after Lutz, 38, announced his exit from the series in September 2021. McMahon, 55, also left the series in March 2022 with Dylan McDermott taking over as new Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott.
Davalos is the latest to depart the series. Her character was a replacement for Kellan Lutz's Kenny Crosby after Lutz, 38, announced his exit from the series in September 2021. McMahon, 55, also left the series in March 2022 with Dylan McDermott taking over as new Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott.
In addition to Lutz, former team leader Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon), also departed the series in Season 3 and was replaced by Remy Scott, played by Dylan McDermott.
The hit CBS series was renewed for Season 5, and is set to premiere next year on February 13, 2024 at 10 p.m. Ahead of the season premiere, we do know who is expected to return for the fifth season, and one series regular is surprisingly not coming back. Find out who is set to appear in FBI: Most Wanted Season 5...
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