‘Castle’ season 9: Seamus Dever reportedly signs on, provided ABC renews show
While we unfortunately still cannot tell you one way or another if “Castle” will return for a ninth season, we at least can pass along this following bit of information: Seamus Dever will return for certain in the event the show is renewed.
According to a report from Deadline, Dever has signed a deal to return to the show provided of course that ABC decides to renew it. He joins Nathan Fillion in having a deal done; we’re still waiting to determine what the future holds for Jon Huertas, but all signs to him also signing on.
It’s no real surprise here that Seamus is back on board, given that he told us earlier this season that he enjoys doing the show and didn’t envision a situation where he would leave under his own accord.
The past few weeks have certainly been stuffed to the brim with all sorts of behind-the-scenes drama when it comes to “Castle,” mostly because of the announcement that both original cast members Tamala Jones and Stana Katic will be gone if the show returns. Originally, there were reports that ABC would decide by the end of Friday as to whether or not the show would be renewed, but since that time they have apparently decided to wait on the decision. We figure that they have to formally decide one way or another soon, if for no other reason than that the network has to attach an ending to the upcoming May 16 finale, and it’s not exactly like they have a heck of a lot of time to do so.
Jim45
May 8, 2016 @ 2:51 pm
Probably a poor move long run. 13 episodes is not a career. I doubt that many in the press will remember that he signed on when Stana was let go, but casting directors will. Last I looked a large number of them are women.
Leo
May 8, 2016 @ 7:19 pm
But those hefty checks per episode sure do ease the loss of cast menbers. At this point it’s every one for themselves.
georgee
May 8, 2016 @ 11:41 am
I’m glad that he resigned a contract, if ABC has a new season of Castle. Resigning Toks is like rubbing salt in an open wound for millions of Castle fans. The only one we want ABC to find a way to resign is Katic. It is good to have the rest of the group on board, but Castle always has been and always will be about Rick and Kate and no matter what they do it will always be. To have Rick forgetting Kate the love of his life and Toks coming on to him is just BAD. So ABC if you can not find it in your heart to resign Katic to just cancel the show. Your own polls are telling you no one is going to watch if they are not back together. We know it will be hard to do the right thing, but do it bring back Kate.
Leo
May 8, 2016 @ 7:27 pm
You’re asking to end their only source of income, over someone else’s contract dispute, it’s very brave on your behalf .
georgee
May 9, 2016 @ 8:13 pm
Why doesn’t ABC do a polls on how many fans like Hayley (Toks). If they needed to save money I would have start with her. She a non starter that was pointed out in the GDS episode. She will never be in the fans eyes a replacement for Beckett.
Leo
May 9, 2016 @ 8:21 pm
Why should they , her contract doesn’t compare monetarily with those who were terminated
Leo
May 9, 2016 @ 8:48 pm
Toks pay check is so much less than SK, it falls within the parameters of the lower financial allotment