When a central character leaves a series, it poses a big risk. The series could change so much that many fans won’t want to follow it anymore. In the case of Sierra McClain, the decision to leave was the actress’s own. Without her and her kind hearted Grace Ryder 9-1-1: Lone Star will never be the same.
Jim Parrack will miss his 9-1-1 wife Sierra McClain dearly
Sierra McClain’s exit is one of the big series disappointments this year. It’s particularly hard on the colleagues on set, who have come to appreciate the actress very much. Jim Parrack, who plays McClain’s husband Judd Ryder, has remained silent about the exit for a long time. He spoke publicly about it for the first time to TV Line a few weeks ago. He made it clear that he never wanted to talk her out of the decision:
I said: ‘Listen, trust yourself and do what you think is best.’ There was no part of me, on a human or friendship level, that would talk her out of such an important decision.
At the same time, it was also clear to him how much he would miss her:
Of course I thought, ‘Damn, that is one of the best acting partners I’ve ever had, and now I have to be without her.’
In the series he will also have to deal with no longer having his partner by his side.
Here’s how 9-1-1: Lone Star explains Grace Ryder’s absence
As Grace, Sierra McClain complemented the cast in a warm and warm manner. She was also a wonderful wife to Judd. Since Judd Ryder is already a character who has suffered a lot of losses, the makers certainly deliberately don’t let Grace die. Instead, she leaves home to… to work on a hospital ship. Judd also supports this decision, even if it is very difficult for him.
The final season of the disaster series 9-1-1: Lone Star has already started in the USA. The American fans have already found out how the members of the emergency services at Judd’s fire station in Austin are dealing with the exit.
It is not yet known when the season will be broadcast in Germany. In the case of the fourth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star, it even took eight months until the episodes celebrated their German premiere on Disney+ after their first broadcast on FOX.