SEAL Team: Is Judd Lormand leaving SEAL Team season 4?
SEAL Team season 4 is well underway and viewers are worried one of their favourite characters will be leaving the Bravo Team and the series for good. Is Judd Lormand leaving SEAL Team season 4?
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Is Judd Lormand leaving SEAL Team season 4?
He plays the role of Commanding Officer Eric Blackburn in the series and was known for always putting the Bravo Team first.
However, fans were left questioning if Lormand will continue in the role after Blackburn told the Bravo Team he would not be joining them on their next mission as he had been offered a promotion.
Blackburn shared he had been promoted to Commander and assigned as Executive Officer of DEVGRU and Lt Soto would be joining Bravo Team in his place.
Unfortunately, there is some bad news for SEAL Team fans, especially those who love Blackburn.
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Eagle-eyed fans have spotted in the credits of episode three Lormand was no longer listed as a series regular and instead is noted as a special guest star.
Ever since then fans have been holding their breath Lormand would not be leaving the series.
However, with his character's recent promotion, it looks like he may actually be exiting the show for good.
On the other hand, there is a huge possibility he could return in future episodes in a guest role capacity, so fans should not give up hope entirely.
Unfortunately, the exact reason for her departure remains unknown.
There is good news for fans of Paré. The Canadian actress has not officially left the series for good but has decided to step down as a series regular cast member going forward.
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Mandy made her exit the first episode of season four, announcing retirement from the Bravo Team.
Speaking recently to Deadline, showrunner and executive producer Spencer Hudnut explained why Paré's character left the manner she said.
He said: "Our show strives to be as authentic as possible to the experiences of our service members, and similar to real life, SEAL Team units change and evolve so in our show some of the characters move on as well.
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"Over the last three seasons, we’ve seen how war takes a toll not just physically but mentally and emotionally.
"In this new fourth season, many of our characters will be at a crossroads and confronting tough decisions in their careers.
"For Mandy’s story arc, it was finally time for her to retire and leave this life of service, but this does not mean we won’t potentially see her again later."