Mortensen expressed severe pain over not being able to say goodbye to the crew, technical teams, and co-stars she worked with daily for nearly a decade.
Though the firing initially took place in 2019, Mortensen shared her heavy emotions regarding the event when she publicly released her bitter farewell letter in October 2022 to coincide with the end of the show. 🎭 The Shocking Firing
The production team claimed that managing her heavily divided schedule was no longer feasible. Mortensen expressed severe pain over not being able
The decision to abruptly replace a beloved actress caused a massive backlash among viewers and cast members alike, who heavily rallied to support Mortensen.
Key takeaways from her letter and subsequent reflections include: The decision to abruptly replace a beloved actress
The production decided to keep the character of Coralie Blain in the script and recast the role with actress Coralie Audret. ✉️ The Bitter Farewell Letter
Rather than accommodating her schedule, the producers opted to fire her on the spot over the phone. Mortensen was blindsided by the decision
Mortensen was blindsided by the decision. She had filmed her final scene on a Monday without realizing it was her last day on set, only to receive the termination call on Tuesday.