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JamesG · 09-06-2019, 02:22 PM

Here's How [Spoiler]'s Absence Will Be Explained in "The Conners" Season 2
by Michael Ausiello
September 6, 2019

"The Conners" will be forced to make due without one of their own when it launches its second season later this month.

In the wake of news that cast member Maya Lynne Robinson (aka DJ’s wife and mother to their daughter Mary) has landed a full-time gig on CBS’ new sitcom "The Unicorn", "The Conners" showrunner Bruce Helford tells TVLine that the decision was made to write the actress’ exit into the show.

“Geena has been redeployed to Afghanistan,” the EP explains of Robinson’s character, who is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army.

Her absence means “DJ will be back to being a single dad,” teases Helford, “and needing his family’s help in raising Mary.”

Helford remains hopeful that Robinson will have time in her schedule to make an occasional guest appearance. As a result, there are no current plans to recast the character for a second time.

https://tvline.com/2019/09/06/the-co...eena-season-2/

JamesG · 05-10-2021, 03:21 PM

[Spoiler] Returning to "The Conners" in Season 3 Finale after 2-Year Absence
by Ryan Schwartz
May 10, 2021

"The Conners" is staging an emotional family reunion.

TVLine can exclusively reveal that former series regular Maya Lynne Robinson, who played DJ’s wife Geena, will reprise her role in the Season 3 finale (airing Wednesday, May 19 at 9/8c).

https://tvline.com/2021/05/10/the-co...ynne-robinson/

09-06-2019, 02:22 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Maya Lynne Robinson Exits "The Conners" due to "The Unicorn" Gig *Here's How [Spoiler]'s Absence Will Be Explained in "The Conners" Season 2* by Michael Ausiello September 6, 2019 "The Conners" will be forced to make due without one of their own when it launches its second season later this month. In the wake of news that cast member Maya Lynne Robinson (aka DJ’s wife and mother to their daughter Mary) has landed a full-time gig on CBS’ new sitcom "The Unicorn", "The Conners" showrunner Bruce Helford tells TVLine that the decision was made to write the actress’ exit into the show. “Geena has been redeployed to Afghanistan,” the EP explains of Robinson’s character, who is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. Her absence means “DJ will be back to being a single dad,” teases Helford, “and needing his family’s help in raising Mary.” Helford remains hopeful that Robinson will have time in her schedule to make an occasional guest appearance. As a result, there are no current plans to recast the character for a second time. https://tvline.com/2019/09/06/the-co...eena-season-2/ Attached Images

05-10-2021, 03:21 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	*[Spoiler] Returning to "The Conners" in Season 3 Finale after 2-Year Absence* by Ryan Schwartz May 10, 2021 "The Conners" is staging an emotional family reunion. TVLine can exclusively reveal that former series regular Maya Lynne Robinson, who played DJ’s wife Geena, will reprise her role in the Season 3 finale (airing Wednesday, May 19 at 9/8c). https://tvline.com/2021/05/10/the-co...ynne-robinson/