The Real Reason Megan Boone Is Leaving 'The Blacklist' Is Actually Really Exciting [SPOILERS]
By Jamie LernerJun. 24 2021, Published 5:39 p.m. ET
Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 8 finale of The Blacklist.
Throughout the run of The Blacklist, we never know whos going to live or die. And sometimes, when we think one character is bound to die, the writers pull the rug out from under us all and kill another, both devastating and surprising us simultaneously. Most recently, Liz Keen loses her life in the Season 8 finale of The Blacklist, and many of us are wondering why Megan Boone is leaving.
Losing Megan and her character Liz is a major blow. Liz and Reds relationship has been the heart of the show between their push and pull as enemies, friends, and [maybe?] family.
So when Red gives Liz the opportunity to kill him to save herself, but then she dies instead, we are equally blindsided and heartbroken. We love Liz! So why is Megan Boone leaving The Blacklist?
Megan Boone is definitely leaving The Blacklist.
While some of us might hope that Liz Keen isnt really dead, it is sadly true. Her arc for Season 8 might have been a major hint that her time on The Blacklist was nearing its end, and now that Season 8 is over, we know that she really is dead. This means theres also no way to bring Megan back except for a flashback episode.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Megan Boone [@msmeganboone]
After eight seasons, many of us are really attached to Liz, and therefore Megan. Despite her ups and downs as a character, we always want the best for her and for her daughter. So when Red gives her a way out and she cant take it, we know something bad is bound to happen. When she dies, Red whispers something to her is she finally learning the truth about Red? Will we ever learn the truth?
Megan Boone is leaving The Blacklist to work on a new endeavor.
While we love Megan as Liz Keen, we can understand that shed want to branch out and expand her career. The Blacklist was basically Megans first major leading role; shes played parts in Law & Order: Los Angeles and some indie films, but The Blacklist was definitely her most popular role.
However, like any of us might after eight years in one role, she felt ready to take the next step in her career. Through her connections to NBC, Deadline reports that Liz was able to launch her own production company, Weird Sister. Now, shell get the chance to produce work she really cares about, starting with a first-look deal with Sony Pictures to develop and produce new series projects.
Per Deadline, Sony Pictures Television president Jeff Frost said, Megan was instrumental in the success of Blacklist and we are elated she will continue to be an integral member of the Sony family. Megans artistic prowess and vision is extremely complimentary to our creative focus and direction and were very excited about developing new projects with her.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Megan Boone [@msmeganboone]
Megan is also thrilled to continue working with Sony. She explained:
Weird Sister is woman-led and embraces difference. I view alternative perspectives and abnormalities as essential strengths in the people I collaborate with, the character-driven stories I want to tell and the unique worlds I look forward to crafting with a diverse team of collaborators.
We cant wait to see what she creates!
The Blacklist team has been extremely supportive in Megan Boone leaving.
Apparently, talks of Megans departure began a while ago, so the writers had plenty of time to wrap up Lizs storyline. As Megan is continuing to work with the Sony team, news outlets have reported that her exit from the show was entirely mutual.
Words cant express my gratitude, Megan. You have been an incredible collaborator, a tireless partner, and I couldnt be more proud of what weve built together. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this incredible ride. I cant wait to see what you dream up next. pic.twitter.com/ZuALX1s9M2
Jon Bokenkamp [@JonBokenkamp] June 24, 2021
Megan thanked the Blacklist team and her fans after the final episode of The Blacklist Season 8 aired. In addition, executive producer and creator Jon Bokenkamp tweeted his gratitude for Megan, sharing, You have been an incredible collaborator, a tireless partner, and I couldnt be more proud of what weve built together.
We will all miss Megan, but now we can at least look forward to some Weird Sister content!
The Blacklist will return for Season 9 in the fall on Fridays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.