Clayne Crawford, who played Martin Riggs on the TV show “Lethal Weapon,” was fired after two seasons due to alleged on-set behavior issues. His character was killed off, and the show introduced a new character, Wesley Cole, played by Seann William Scott, as a replacement in season 3.
The TV adaptation of “Lethal Weapon” brought the iconic buddy-cop duo of Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh to the small screen, with Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans playing the respective roles. The show initially received positive reviews and enjoyed a successful run, but behind the scenes, there were reports of tension and incidents involving Crawford.
Allegations surfaced about Crawford’s behavior, including emotional outbursts and conflicts with cast and crew members. These issues came to a head when Warner Bros. Television, which produced the show, conducted an investigation into the complaints. Following the investigation, the studio decided to not renew Crawford’s contract for the third season, effectively writing his character out of the show.
In the season 2 finale, Riggs is shot by his half-brother, Garrett, leaving his fate uncertain. The opening of season 3 reveals that Riggs succumbed to his injuries, and the character is mourned by his partner Murtaugh and the rest of the cast. The show attempted to fill the void left by Riggs with the introduction of a new character, Wesley Cole, a former CIA operative who becomes Murtaugh’s new partner. Despite the cast change, the show struggled to regain its footing and was ultimately canceled after the third season.
