Shameless: Why Mandy Milkovich Was Recast In Season 2
What happened to Mandy Milkovich in Shameless? South Side hell-raiser Mandy Milkovich was a significant character in the early seasons, but the role was recast after season 1, with Emma Greenwell taking over from original actress Jane Levy. With the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama now over after 11 seasons, here's a look back at one of its first major casting changes – Levy not being present in the Shameless season 2 cast.
From the very beginning of Shameless, the Milkovich clan was presented as a darker version of the Gallaghers. While both were sprawling South Side families who had trouble staying out of trouble, the Milkoviches were far more depraved and violent and were justifiably feared by everyone in their neighborhood. Ian Gallagher found himself in a precarious situation, therefore, when he carried on a secret relationship with Mickey Milkovich in Shameless season 1 while fending off the romantic advances of Mandy Milkovich.
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That particular storyline featured Jane Levy in the role of Mandy. However, Levy's time on the show was rather short-lived when considering how long Shameless kept airing. So, what happened to Mandy Milkovich? While the Showtime series saw a lot of cast exits over the course of its time on the air, including Fiona Gallagher herself (played in Shameless by Emmy Rossum), the Mandy Milkovich season 1 actress Levy was one of the first notable actors to leave the show despite the character continuing to have a decent-sized role through the end of season 5. Ahead of Shameless season 2, however, Levy was offered another role — and it was one she couldn't refuse.
Levy ultimately left Shameless for greener pastures, taking the starring
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