Aram Mojtabai was the heart of The Blacklist. Sure, we all watch it for James Spader’s once-in-a-century performance as Reymond Reddington. But Amir Arison as Aram was both from the start Comic Relief and Voice of Reason in a world of murder and intrigue. He was The Blacklist’s Tyrion Lannister.
In the season 9 finale, he bids farewell to the task force to take some time off. Because the actor Amir Arison also takes it in real life from The Blacklist to fulfill a childhood dream. The reason for his departure is at the same time hope for his return.
The Blacklist season 10 without Aram: “I’ve always dreamed of Broadway”
In a touching Instagram post, actor Amir Arison explains his reasons for leaving. If you’ve been disappointed that he’s no longer in season 10, you’ll at least wave goodbye to him with a crying and a laughing eye.
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“I first saw a play in 2nd grade and have since always played theatre“, Arison begins his farewell post.
I always dreamed of Broadway and that ambition moved to television with hopes of a great series.
He auditioned for The Blacklist 9 years ago and for him the show had it all: “Drama, suspense, characters, humor, relationships and a universe full of rich characters (…)”.
But after almost a decade with The Blacklist, he wants to fulfill his first big dream and the Broadway adaptation of the novel The Kite Runner (originally: The Kite Runner) implement:
The Kite Runner is one of the most extraordinary novels I have ever read and the Broadway stage adaptation is stunning and timely. I had to [nach The Blacklist] fulfill another childhood dream.
If the name Kite Runner sounds familiar to you: In 2007 there was a film adaptation by the German-Swiss director Marc Forster.
Despite his move to Broadway, Arison can’t wait to watch The Blacklist season 10 on TV. What are the chances of him returning in season 11?
Hope for sad fans: “Possible return” for Aram in The Blacklist season 11
Sad fans with crying smileys and broken hearts cavort under Amir Arison’s announcement. “Nooooo, please come back!“, writes ulala_hanabi. “Best Character on Blacklist”comments gerrikwan .
The user yaron_fulanii complains: “This news breaks my heart!” and londonchic888 , asks: “Can I still like this post if I’m heartbroken?”
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Amir Arison as Aram in The Blacklist
However, if the long-lived series continues after season 10, there could be a reunion in season 11. the possible return teases Amir Arison himself in his farewell post to:
Aram stays alive and has the potential to return at some point.
Story-wise, Amirs fits farewell for a while actually about his character and his decisions in season 9. The task force was dissolved at the beginning of season 9 and Aram had built a new mainstay. Parallel to real life, he now needs a break – with the opportunity to return.
Of the original stars After the first hour, after Amir Arison’s departure in season 10, there are only four left:
Big names from the series like Elizabeth Keen, Tom Keen, Samar Navabi and creator Jon Bokenkamp have recently or long since passed. Also out of the series after the season 9 finale is agent Alina Park, played by Laura Sohn.
the 10th season The Blacklist is expected to start in the US in January 2023 and is coming to Netflix in the summer of 2023 at the earliest.
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Will you miss Amir Arison in Season 10?