Big changes are in store for FOX’s Lethal Weapon series following the firing of Clayne Crawford (Martin Riggs) due to his on-set behaviour, with Seann William Scott joining the show as his replacement, war veteran Wesley Cole.
Damon Wayans, who portrays Roger Murtaugh, had his own issues with Crawford during the first two seasons, but the actor has revealed to THR that he doesn’t hold any ill will towards his former co-star.
“I wish him the best,” said Wayans of Crawford. “Onward and upward for everybody. We’re only the first [episode] in but it’s definitely a lot lighter in tone and we’re having fun — on and off set. It’s a lot looser. Nobody is overthinking; we’re just doing and we’re having fun trying to get home.”
Wayans also touched upon where we’ll find Murtaugh in the upcoming third season following the death of Riggs: “Right now, Murtaugh is mourning the death of his friend, so he’s not that happy, silly Murtaugh. [Cole] is the light that Murtaugh needs to be pulled back out of that dark place.”
Lethal Weapon season three is set to premiere in the States on September 25th.
Tish King says
So stupid. This show us going to bomb now
bobvila says
To be fair, Riggs dying was the original ending of Lethal Weapon 2. Before they kicked Shane Black off the script, anyway.
Tish King says
Well I’m glad that didn’t happen that way. I loved all four movies.
Robert Anthony Cantu says
I wonder how much fun he’ll have when the show gets cancelled. 😂
Kelvin Gordon says
If they was smart they could’ve had Riggs in the hospital trying to recover ” recast Riggs” while Murtagh and new partner tried to find out who was responsible. Don’t kill Riggs! It’s just stupid Damon Wayans thinks he can turn Lethal Weapon into another season of his cancelled show my wife and kids!
Payne says
Diva Wayans will have a lot of time to stay at home once the show is canceled 4 episodes in and he’s finally put everyone out of a job because of his jealousy and ego. Shame. Quite a shame
Holly Young says
4 episodes in I say 1 episode in cuz nobody will even watch the season premiere..I know I won’t be.
Sharleen Conn says
I will never watch that show again you fired the best man on there you all suck
Sharleen Conn says
I hope the show will be cancelled it was Riggs that made the show super great fun to watch Wayne’s was nothing without Riggs your show is going down just another loser
Holly Young says
Good for him I hope he will have just as much fun finding a new job after season 3 gets canceled from no one watching cuz he’s a diva & got the REAL star of the show fired….Oh wait maybe is BROTHER Marlon can get him a new job.
Rico Carlos says
Sure Clayne Crawford character was a well-played one by him. But to write a show off because of one guy leaving is kind of premature don’t you think? Besides, it was said that he actually rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, not just Damon Wayans.
thatcher67 says
It was said by Wayans.
Mark C says
Interesting to read others comments. I’m in the UK and decided to watch the very first episode and instantly I became a fan of the show, it’s the only show I watch every single week due to the back and forth/banter/arguing and the chemistry of Riggs/Murtaugh, the show is funny, more than enough action, and lastly the cast are all brilliant. As someone who has been through a devastating loss I could more than relate to Riggs and what he was going through with the loss of his wife. It is a big shame that they fired Clayne as he was the best part of the show without a shadow of a doubt, will it be the same? I’m not sure it will be as Lethal Weapon is Riggs and Murtaugh, not Murtaugh and Wesley Cole lol, maybe just maybe they might surprise us and season 3 will be just as good as the the first 2, on the other hand it could go completely wrong and the show goes down the toilet, should be interesting to see how season 3 goes and to see the first episode and how they deal with Riggs being shot. Would it have been that hard though for someone to have got both Clayne and Damon in a room and to have worked on their issues? Life is way short to be having petty squabbles etc. Good luck to everyone for season 3 and to Seann William Scott, intriguing to see how season 3 goes.
cmarza says
Dear Daman and Fux; getting rid Clayne and getting some washed up has-been from a90s movie. Big mistake. Daman, you’re a bitch.
Holly Young says
😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏
James N says
Yep they should have worked things out, we were really enjoying the show. It and Training Day both did in for different reasons. LOL TD should hire Riggs(Crawford) as a replacement for Paxton’s character, it would be so easy, and interesting.
Gaea Oakleaf-Ogden says
I smell a Diva in the mix here and I am betting it’s Wayans..again. This guy thinks he is all that but seriously, all he knows is how to promote himself but his acting sucks. I hope this show tanks. I have no interest in watching the Wayans show so they lost at least one viewer.