Shameless cancellation confirmed?
Long-time star Cameron Monaghan is the next actor to announce his exit from the Showtime series:
I have been a series regular on this show for roughly ten years. I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally. I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show. Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the best coworkers a very lucky actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious.
All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends.
The next episode will be my last. I have known since last year, but I didn’t want to give it away too early as I wanted this season to be a surprise for the audience, allowing them to experience Ian’s unsure journey with his character. This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I’d like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him.
Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher. We’ll meet again?
Monaghan joins Emmy Rossum who announced her departure from the show last month.
Shameless is currently in its ninth season, with Season 10 in serious doubt despite the creators suggesting there’s another 10 seasons worth of stories left.
Stay tuned as the cancellation reaper closes in on Shameless…
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