According to TVLine, British actress Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who, Sense8) has officially decided to exit her leading role in NBC’s medical drama New Amsterdam. Agyeman, who has been playing the role of Dr. Helen Sharpe for four seasons, won’t be able to return for the show’s upcoming fifth and final season.
Agyeman also took to Instagram to confirm the news by sharing a statement, where she expresses her heartfelt gratitude for the fans’ support. New Amsterdam showrunner David Schulner along with executive producer Peter Horton have also released a joint statement, revealing that the door for Helen Sharpe’s return is always open if Agyeman wishes to come back.
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“We wish Freema the best of luck on her next chapter and the doors of New Amsterdam will always be open if she wishes to return!” Schulner and Horton said in a statement. “We are extremely proud of the impact Freema and Dr. Helen Sharpe have made over these past four seasons and are so grateful to have been a part of that story. As we head into the fifth and final season, we want our #Sharpwin fans to know we still have a few surprises in store for them.”
Inspired by Dr. Eric Manheimer’s Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital, the series centers around Dr. Max Goodwin, who becomes the medical director at one of the oldest public hospitals in America. Starting with the question “How can I help,” it follows the challenges that Max will have to face in order to make the hospital accessible for everyone.
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New Amsterdam currently stars Ryan Eggold (The Blacklist), Janet Montgomery (Salem), Jocko Sims (The Last Ship), and Tyler Labine (Tucker & Dale vs Evil).
The series is created, written, and executive produced by David Schulner. It is produced by Universal Television, Pico Creek Productions, and Mount Moriah.
