“Virgin River ”actor addresses his departure from sequence for ‘new chapter’ in profession (unique)

• Virgin River actor Marco Grazzini reacts to his sequence exit in an unique assertion to Entertainmnet Weekly.
• Grazzini performed Mike throughout six seasons of the beloved Netflix drama.
• The actor tells EW he's prepared for a "new chapter" in his profession after the present.

Marco Grazzini has addressed his surprising exit from the Virgin River solid after six seasons.

In an unique assertion to Leisure Weekly, Grazzini — who first recurred on the Netflix drama on season 2 in 2020, earlier than becoming a member of the principle solid for seasons 3-7 — speaks on his exit, calling the sequence a significant a part of his profession to this point.

"Character departures are quite common on this enterprise — particularly on a long-running and beloved sequence like Virgin River. It’s been an exquisite alternative to play Mike for six seasons," he says of taking part in the native officer, who finally turns into concerned in a love triangle with Zibby Allen's Brie and Ben Hollingsworth's Brady.

Grazzini's assertion continues, with the actor telling EW he has "nothing however love for the solid, crew, and particularly the outstanding followers who make the present so particular."

"I’m excited for this new chapter in my profession," he finishes.

Earlier Thursday (the identical day season 7 premiered on Netflix), EW confirmed that Grazzini and Lauren Hammersley — the actress behind OG character Charmaine Roberts — wouldn’t return for the upcoming eighth season.

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EW has moreover reached out to a consultant for Hammersley for remark.

Virgin River season 7 marks one of many twistiest within the sequence' historical past, with Mike and Charmaine on the heart of a very harrowing subplot involving the latter's disappearance from the titular city.

Alongside the way in which, Mike and Brie's bond is examined, all whereas Brady re-enters the combo.

Tailored from Robyn Carr's novel sequence, Virgin River premiered in 2019 on Netflix, and follows the lifetime of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), who travels to the secluded California hamlet to rebuild her life after the demise of her husband.

There, she meets an eclectic group of characters, together with Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), a former Marine who falls for Mel — all whereas the brand new couple navigates the challenges of small-town life alongside an ever-expanding roster of locals.

Along with Virgin River, Grazzini's work contains roles in movies like Good Sam and Anon, in addition to a serious voice function within the animated Complete Drama World Tour sequence.

He's additionally an everyday actor on the Hallmark and Lifetime circuit, having filmed a number of tv movies for each networks.

Virgin River season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.

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