In surprising news, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Jeff Garlin will not return to ABC’s The Goldbergs.
The actor has played Murray Goldberg on the ABC comedy for 9 seasons, has departed the series following an HR investigation that stemmed from multiple complaints about his behavior on the set of the 1980s-set series.
The cast and crew of The Goldbergs were informed of Garlin’s departure during production Wednesday when a producer informed staff that the decision was a mutual one between Garlin and Sony.
Garlin, who had been expected to continue filming the current ninth season, will no longer complete work on The Goldbergs. It’s unclear how his absence will be explained on screen. Sources note Garlin was not expected to return for a potential 10th season of The Goldbergs, should ABC opt to renew the series for the 2022-23 fall season.