NCIS: New Orleans - Why Lucas Black's Agent LaSalle Left The Show
One of the most unexpected events of NCIS: New Orleans season 6 was the loss of Lucas Black's character, Agent Christopher LaSalle. The episode «Matthew 5:9» saw LaSalle and his colleagues investigating the murder of LaSalle’s brother, but before they could solve the case, LaSalle was shot dead. LaSalle's demise shocked longtime fans of the show, but Black has since clarified why his character’s exit from the series was so sudden. So, why did Lucas Black's Agent Lasalle leave NCIS: New Orleans?
NCIS: New Orleans is a crime drama series and a spin-off of the NCIS franchise. It follows a team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents stationed in the Big Easy, where they regularly deal with crimes involving the Navy and Marine Corps. Actors featured on the NCIS show included Scott Bakula, CCH Pounder, and Rob Kerkovich, amongst others. NCIS: New Orleans aired for seven seasons, gaining a huge following due to its likable cast and eye-catching Louisiana setting. Lucas Black's Agent Lasalle leaving the show definitely put a damper on things, but the series went on without him.
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Lucas Black’s Agent Lasalle was a fan favorite because of his sense of humor and dedication to his work. Other major characters, such as Agent Percy and Agent Brody, left in previous seasons, but the nature of their departures made way for the possibility of a reunion. Which begs the question — why would Agent LaSalle be scripted out of the show with no chance of his character ever coming back? According to the actor himself, Lucas Black exited the NCIS show because a busy production schedule made excessive demands on his personal life.
In NCIS: New Orleans season 6, episode 6 «Matthew 5:9»
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