Why is raza jaffrey leaving smash

Bonnie Somerville and Raza Jaffrey are beloved by the audience, as well as the rest of the cast and crew. Their departure is painful for us, is no reflection on the extraordinary work they both did on the show. The reasons behind the casting changes are purely creative and not a sign of cutbacks as Code Black will boast one of the biggest casts on television, especially for a sophomore show, counting 13 regulars. It also features a very big guest cast, another way Seitzman and his team are trying to have the series reflect the real-life situation at a busy ER.

The extras per episode support the title of the show, which indicates ER that is overwhelmed by patients. Code Black, whose first season revolved around four first-year residents and their colleagues at the fictional Angels Memorial Hospital, was a consistent ratings performer, never falling under 1.

Code Black is returning in the fall, staying its its Wednesday 10 PM slot. Neither made it to Season 2. The insufferable Ellis was a backstabbing, devious assistant-turned-producer who tried to take credit for Bombshell simply because he mentioned to Julia Debra Messing and Tom Christian Borle that they should do a Broadway show about Marilyn Monroe.

Smash Scoop! Gossip Girl 's Josh Safran nearing deal to serve as showrunner. As for the ousters of both of Julia's love interests — her husband Frank d'Arcy and former fling Michael Swift Chase — it seems to indicate the show will nix delving further into Julia's home life, which was often slow and arduous during the first season.

If only they could get rid of Leo Emory Cohen! As previously announced, Smash will return midseason with a new showrunner. A source close to the series confirmed to The Huffington Post that both characters could appear in Season 2 to wrap-up their storylines.

Chase played Michael Swift, the leading man of the show's fictional musical and one-time lover to Debra Messing's Julia. James played Frank, Julia's husband. While Karen was belting out "Don't Forget Me" to a packed house, her old rival Ivy was seen with quite a few pills in hand.

NBC has scheduled "Smash" Season 2 for a midseason debut. The new season will be overseen by former "Gossip Girl" executive producer Josh Safran and the stars are already hoping -- and know -- of some changes.