Why Did Sela Ward Leave 'FBI'? The Writing Was Always on the Wall

“You can’t play a 35-year-old whilst you’re 67. I feel for an actor — for me, anyway — I always want to do initiatives that have one thing to mention.”

Apr. 9 2024, Updated 11:12 a.m. ET

The seemingly always camera-ready Sela Ward has starred in her fair proportion of TV shows during her decades-long Hollywood career.

One fan favorite section was Sela's portrayal as Special Agent in Charge Dana Mosier on FBI.

So why did the actor leave the CBS display after just one season again in 2019?

Here's what we know about Sela's departure from FBI, which incidentally, was a display that to begin with cast another actor in the lead position.

So, why did Sela Ward leave 'FBI' after Season 1?

As die-hard fanatics may recall, Sela replaced actor Connie Nielsen after the FBI pilot, even though the explanation why behind the transfer was by no means fully published, consistent with Screenrant.

Connie moved directly to many different roles in Hollywood, however turning into a staple in the FBI universe was it appears not meant to be.

Meanwhile, Sela stepped in and performed Special Agent in Charge Dana Mosier for the ultimate episodes of Season 1.

But nearly as soon as she was adored by means of fans, in 2019, the Season 1 finale would mark the end of Sela's time on the wildly common CBS display, together with her persona pronouncing her resignation.

"So grateful for my time on FBI,” the star wrote on social media at the time. “Such a wonderful show with an amazing cast and crew.”

If she loved the experience so much, why did she leave?

Well, as for why Sela's time on the drama was so short-lived, she reportedly only joined FBI under a one-year contract, which was not renewed, and thus, she said goodbye to Dana Mosier and the series, for good.

Where has Sela Ward been since leaving 'FBI'?

Interestingly, Sela hasn't been seen much on our screens, big or small, since her exit from FBI.

That's not to say that Sela hasn't had an amazing career — or that it's necessarily over, either. More on what the future might hold for Sela in a moment.

First, as fans will recall, she began her Hollywood tenure in the 1980s, appearing on several iconic TV shows in bit roles, including L.A. Law and Night Court.

A smattering of TV movies later, and Sela made a name for herself in the hit movie The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.

Since that time, the charismatic brunette has appeared in dozens of TV and movie roles, notably portraying Jo Danville in CSI: NY before joining FBI.

But as the Mississippi native, who spent many years balancing work with motherhood, shared in a February 2024 interview with the Magnolia Tribune, Sela recently told her manager, “I don’t think I’m done," and is questioning what should come subsequent for her.

Although she doesn't know the solution to that query, Sela stated, “You can’t play a 35-year-old when you’re 67. I feel for an actor — for me, anyway — I always want to do tasks that have one thing to mention.”

While we don't know where we might see Sela next, there is not any doubt that as lovers, we are waiting to embrace whatever path she might take, and can no doubt be tuning in!

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