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LaSalle Hanging Up Stethoscope
The thrice Emmy-nominated ER star, who has played headstrong Dr. Peter Benton on NBC's top-rated drama for seven years, has indicated he plans to discharge himself from his acting duties and concentrate on building a career behind the camera.
Although LaSalle's exit has been suspected for some time, ER producer John Wells confirmed as much in a statement Monday, saying the actor will follow fellow original cast member Anthony Edwards out the door after the 2001-02 season, when their contracts expire.
"It is extremely difficult to lose a cast member that is so integral to our show," said Wells. "Eriq LaSalle has been one of the central figures on ER from day 1, and we are disappointed that he will be departing the series after this season."
LaSalle, 39, has been focusing more on directing. In his down time from ER, LaSalle has been working on a residency in filmmaking: In 1996 he completed two short films, Rebound: The Legend of "Earl the Goat" Manigault and Psalms of the Underground, as well as the Showtime pilot for Soul Food and the indie feature Crazy as Hell. He just wrapped a thriller called The Salton Sea.
Wells earlier told TV Guide that producers tried keep LaSalle in scrubs and on call for as long as possible, but the actor decided against reupping.
Reps for LaSalle had no comment on Wells' comments. But, if he leaves as expected, ER would head into the 2002-03 season with only two original cast members remaining: Noah Wyle and Sherry Stringfield.
Wyle has extended his contract through the 2002-03 season, the show's 10th, while Stringfield, who played Dr. Susan Lewis in the show's first three seasons, has recently returned to the ensemble.
(Originally published 7/26/01 at 3 p.m. PT.)
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