There are many reasons this can happen: a character might not test well, a show might be retooled en route to getting greenlit for series, or an actor may simply choose not to commit to the project past the pilot phase.
Turns out, none of those common reasons are why Damon Wayans, Jr. Turns out that the real reason Coach left New Girl is because Wayans was very much in demand at the time. As it happens, that series spent its inaugural season largely trying to find its footing, and was not expected to receive a second season order. Assuming he had some free time ahead, Wayans quickly lined up his gig on New Girl , and proceeded to shoot the pilot episode.
Seems they also had their cast under contract, so Wayans was obligated to forge ahead on that series instead. If you're wondering why New Girl creator Elizabeth Merriweather opted not to recast the role on the pilot and proceed with a new Coach, it's because the character featured quite heavily on that pilot — so much so that recasting or simply removing Coach altogether would've required extensive reshoots that the studio was unlikely to pay for.
Thus, Merriweather decided instead to just bring in a fresh face for series' premiere. Hello I'm Caitlyn chickfilcait. I am a flight attendant with a passion for writing, reading, and learning! Currently living in Phoenix, I am an extrovert that loves to explore new people and places. However, as New Girl fans would know, Coach was not present throughout the entire show, and heres why: 7 Who is Coach? View this post on Instagram. Share Share Tweet Email. Caitlyn McDowell 15 Articles Published.
Read Next in television. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, New Girl debuted on Fox in and came to an end in after seven seasons. The main group went through some changes throughout the series, with Coach being replaced by Winston after the pilot episode, and Jess leaving for a while and Reagan Megan Fox taking her place. Happy Endings was cancelled after its third season, and Wayans returned in season 3 of New Girl.
Although Jess and her new friends encounter a lot of misunderstandings and comic situations in the early days of their situation, eventually, a deep bond forms between the four LA-based friends.
New Girl received widespread critical acclaim, with reporters praising the acting — in particular, the work of Deschanel. Ultimately, the series ran through , remaining one of the highest-rated comedies on television all the while. These days, with New Girl off the air, fans still love the show and binge-watch repeat episodes in hopes of an eventual reboot. One of the most intriguing bits of casting in New Girl was the addition of comedian Wayans Jr.
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