Felicity Huffman Exits Fox's 'Doc' as Blair Underwood Joins Season 3 Cast
Felicity Huffman is leaving Fox's medical drama 'Doc' after Season 2, along with Charlotte Fountain-Jardim who plays Katie. Blair Underwood will join the cast in Season 3 as Dr. Ben Grant, first appearing in the Season 2 finale.
Fox's medical drama 'Doc' is getting a major cast shakeup as it heads into Season 3. Felicity Huffman, who plays Dr. Joan Ridley, will exit the show after the current season ends. Charlotte Fountain-Jardim, who plays Katie Hamda, is also leaving her role as a series regular.
Blair Underwood is joining the cast as Dr. Ben Grant, a new character who will first appear in the two-part Season 2 finale called 'Stuck/Happy Birthday.' The casting suggests Underwood's character may be brought in to replace Huffman's role as chief.
Katie's character has been central to her mother Amy's recovery story after an accident. Their relationship and reconciliation has been a major plotline as Amy dealt with memory loss and tried to become a better person.
Scott Wolf, who plays Dr. Richard Miller, appeared as a recurring character in Season 2. His status for Season 3 remains unclear, though sources suggest he may return again.
Major cast changes often signal big storyline shifts for TV shows. Fans of the medical drama will see familiar characters leave and new ones take their place, which could change the show's direction.
Season 3 casting details and premiere date are still being finalized. The Season 2 finale will introduce Underwood's character.
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