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- According to reports, original 9-1-1 cast member Rockmund Dunbar was written off the show because of new COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Nov 16, 2021 · Minutes after the latest episode of 9-1-1 aired, actor Rockmond Dunbar, who plays Michael, began retweeting well wishes fans were sending him. Despite folks repeatedly asking why this was...
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May 30, 2024 · Rockmond Dunbar was abruptly written off in season five of 9-1-1. After appearing as Athena's ex-husband, Michael Grant, for several years, the star allegedly left after Covid...
Mar 9, 2024 · UPDATE, 5:34 PM: Over two years after Rockmond Dunbar filed a lawsuit against 20th Television and Disney over his pink slipping from 9-1-1 out of his insistence on a religious exemption to...
- Original ‘9-1-1’ Cast Member Rockmund Dunbar Has Left The Show
- The Michael Grant Actor Left ‘9-1-1’ Because of Vaccination Requirements
- Could Rockmund Dunbar Return to ‘9-1-1’?
Fans who tuned in to watch Monday’s episode of 9-1-1, titled “Defend In Place,” likely weren’t prepared for the unexpected exit that was coming. Dunbar, who has played Michael Grant since season 1, is leaving the show. Originally married to Athena (Angela Bassett), Dunbar’s character came out as gay, and the two divorced. Michael remained on the sh...
So, what was the story behind Dunbar’s sudden 9-1-1 exit? It had everything to do with new COVID-19 vaccination requirement on set, Deadlinereported. The actor said in a statement that he’d applied for a vaccine exemption and was denied, leading him to decide to leave the show. “I applied for religious and medical accommodations pursuant to the law...
For now, it seems that Dunbar’s time on 9-1-1 is done. But given the way that he and David were written off the show, it seems there’s a chance that he could someday return to the series. Devastated fans certainly hope that his character isn’t gone for good. “What the f***?!,” one fan tweetedafter the episode aired. “They BETTER be back soon!’ “I’m...
Nov 16, 2021 · The latest 9-1-1 episode was bookended with Michael Grant ( Rockmond Dunbar) making decisions about his future, including one that takes him away from Los Angeles. And it turns out that was...
Nov 17, 2021 · Rockmond Dunbar has departed 9-1-1 after stealing scenes on the popular Fox drama for more than four seasons.
Mar 9, 2024 · A US court has ruled that 20th Century Fox will face a religious discrimination trial after former 9-1-1 cast member Rockmond Dunbar sued over being fired from the hit show, The Hollywood...
