Levy Tran Joins ‘MacGyver’ in Wake of George Eads’ Exit
It appears as though MacGyver has found George Eads‘ “replacement.”
Levy Tran has been cast on the CBS series following the actor’s exit after nearly three seasons. According to Deadline who broke the news, Tran’s role is recurring for now, and is considered a fill-in for the voice left behind after Eads’ departure.
Set to make her first appearance in the February 15 episode, Tran will play Desiree Nguyen, also known as Desi, who joins the Phoenix Foundation to help protect titular character MacGyver (Lucas Till) and the rest of the team on their dangerous missions.
With the introduction of Tran’s character, her continued presence likely depends on ratings and a Season 4 renewal — and if it all works out, she could become the show’s new co-lead. The actress is best known for her roles in Showtime’s Shameless and Netflix’s breakout hit The Haunting of Hill House.
Tran with Jeremy Allen White in Shameless
George Eads made his exit from MacGyver in the February 1 episode, making Desi’s arrival perfect timing. Don’t miss Tran’s debut on the show on February 15 on CBS.
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I'll give this new character a chance, but I really, really, REALLY don't want there to be the "will they or won't they" tension thing between her and Mac. For once let's have a male/female dynamic that doesn't go down that road. (I should say, for 'twice' let's not have it, as from all I've heard Elementary is successfully forging that trail. Yay, Elementary!!)
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this will NEVER work!! mac & jack were the perfect match up!! bromance! a chick just wont work. COME ON CBS!!!! are you trying to get a great re-boot cancelled???? at LEAST bring in a guy to continue the best match up for mac. R-U NUTS???? this will kill the show! it's bad enough jacks leaving. ,,
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It is sad actors get ego issues, think they can demand and get whatever they want by threatening to leave, walking off set, etc. Not the first time someone has caused a series demise because of their actions, leaving either voluntary or involuntary. These people never give any consideration to their fellow actors, the fans, director, etc., etc. Remember 2 men, Roseanne, etc to name a couple. Lethal weapon, but in that case, the replacement in my view is funnier and much better than the egotistical Clane Crawford.
Sometimes it works out for better, but not very often.
These actors think they are irreplaceable, or their habits cause problems.
I like Eads a lot, and hope it doesn't cause show to be cancelled, but life goes on.
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I was hoping that Bridget Regan (who played Charlotte Cole) would be added, but her skillset isn't really a good fit to directly replace Jack. OTOH, Is a Jack character really needed if the rest of the team can step up and fill in the gaps. George's Jack was great, but if there wasn't a Jack Dalton in the original series, would there have been one in the reboot?
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