With its main character suddenly leaving after nine seasons, why did Emmy Rossum quit Shameless? Here’s everything you need to know.
It’s not often an American remake can be just as good — or better — than its UK original, with Showtime’s Shameless ticking the boxes effortlessly.
Up there with the likes ofThe Office, the show followed Frank Gallagher, the head of a working-class family in Chicago. His six children suffer because he is a heavy drinker and Fiona, the eldest daughter, has to look after everyone in the house.
Why did Emmy Rossum quit Shameless?
Emmy Rossum officially left Shameless because of“contractual issues and a desire to pursue other projects.”
While things seemed to be smooth sailing on the set of Shameless Season 8, Emmy Rossum herself laterpostedon Facebook that she wanted to leave to pursue new opportunities, stating “Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.
“I walked to the appointment in the rain so I looked disheveled. During my third audition, when I got the part IN the room, I literally jumped up and down screaming in joyous relief and disbelief. Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.”
Scheduling conflicts have also been cited as an alleged reason that Rossum moved away from Shameless, directing for Modern Love and Animal Kingdom shortly after her departure.
As for Fiona, it was stated that the character felt she had done all she could for her family, prompting her to seek out pastures new. However, such an abrupt absence after nine seasons didn’t sit well with the rest of the show.
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Jasmine Valentine is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s the go-to source for all things Young Sheldon and Virgin River. Jasmine has also written for the likes of Total Film, The Daily Beast, and Radio Times. You can contact her at jasmine.waters@dexerto.com
