Why Did Eric Millegan Leave Bones ? Real Reason Behind Leaving, Revealed!

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Recently news broke out when it was that favorite of all the viewers, Dr. Zack Adyy, AKA Eric Milligan, will be leaving the Show Bones. The news was confirmed later some days as per the latest episodes that are being broadcasted without his presence. What was the reason behind his absence, and why did he leave the show, Let’s have a look at it!

Bones: The TV Series

The famous Television series Bones, which airs on FOX television, is a procedural comedy-drama. The show first started to be broadcasted on September 13, 2005. With 12 of its super successful seasons. The show has set some major benchmarks for the American TV industry in the genre.

Bones the TV Series

Every episode centers on an FBI case file that deals with the mystery surrounding human remain that FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) brings to forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan. The show is based on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology (Emily Deschanel). It also looks into the characters’ private life. Michaela Conlin, T. J. Thyne, Eric Millegan, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, and John Boyd round out the rest of the core cast. The series holds the record for being the longest-running one-hour Tv drama series produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The show is entirely based on the life and novels of Kathy Reichs, who is also the show’s producer.

Eric Millegan: Dr.Zack Eddy

Dr.Zack Addy is the character that is played by Eric Millegan in the show Bones. From the very first season of the show till the last, he was seen portraying a major role in the series. He entered the show in the first season as a Graduate student and intern, whereas in the second, he received his doctorate degree in Forensic anthropology and applied for an engineering course, and joined the staff of Jefferson as a professional. His humorously awkward moments in the lab were the favorites of the audience to watch in the show.

Dr.Zack Eddy

In a different episode of the show, Dr. Zack, known as “King of the Lab,” is revealed to be living in a mental hospital after pleading insane in order to escape serving a prison sentence. Hodgins warned him that he “would not do well” among other prisoners in the Jail and end up serving more. Zack flees the facility at the conclusion of season 11 after being identified as “The Puppeteer,” a different serial killer. Zack gets cleared at the start of season 12 with the revelation that his doctor committed the murder instead of him, and he was falsely accused of the murder. Zack admits to Booth and Brennan that he is innocent of the Gormogon killings. 

Who Is Eric Milligan?

American actor Eric Millegan was born in New Jersey. He became interested in performing at a young age and excelled academically as well. He went to Springfield High School, where his senior year, he served as vice president of the student body. Before studying musical theatre at the University of Michigan, he studied acting at the Interlochen Arts Camp at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

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He has worked in Flims like- Soda Pop, OnLine, The Phobic, Lady Peacock Etc. He also has worked for television series like- 100  Centre Street, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Bones. He belongs to the LGBTQ Community and is happily married to his partner Charles Michael. He was also named the “Hottest Up-and-Coming Openly Gay Actor of 2003 by OUT Magazine.

The Real Reason Behind His Leave From The Show

Eric Millegan was diagnosed with depression and Bipolar Disorder which is said to be Manic Depressive, while Eric was shooting the first season of the show. This depression was triggered a lot as he used to move from New York To LA for the series every now and then.
Many people online also have given the reason that his role was being cut off as his character has similarities to that sam of like similarity with Dr. Brennan’s character. The supporting character player by Eric was misleading the uniqueness and character claim of the main character, and the admiration and awe of the audience were going all to Dr.Zack.
The love and support for the character played by Eric can be seen online, and people are seen missing his role in the show. We wish and hope the story writers might bring him back with some dashing entry in the show and make all his fans and viewers happy. We hope Eric will be supported the same way as he has been supported by the well-wishers and his fans till now.