Why did they change Liam so many times?

The show’s casting director John Levey tells Vulture they recast Liam with that exact hope. “The family dynamic made [showrunner] John Wells think that it was important to raise the stakes for Liam and raise his visibility,” he says.

Did they use the same Liam in Shameless?

Christian Isaiah is an actor who plays Liam Gallagher. He is the third iteration of the character, stepping into the role at the beginning of season 8. Before Christian joined the cast, Liam had been played by sets of twins Blake and Brennan Johnson (seasons 1-2) and Brendon and Brandon Sims (seasons 3-7).

Who played Liam in Shameless season 8?

Liam Gallagher Played by Christian Isaiah – Shameless | SHOWTIME.

Why is Liam Black in Shameless?

Biography. Due to his dark complexion, the entire family (including Monica) believes that his father is a black man. However, a paternity test reveals that Frank genuinely is his father and due to both parents having a distant african-american relative.

Why did Carl leave Shameless?

Carl left Chatsworth early in Series 9 to move in with his girlfriend, Clem but he returned to the estate in Series 11.

Why did the original Mandy leave Shameless?

Levy ultimately left Shameless for greener pastures, taking the starring role of Tessa Altman in the ABC sitcom Suburgatory. Speaking in a 2012 interview with Backstage, Shameless actress Levy said that she’d been very eager to land the part in Suburgatory, saying, “I try not to get attached to stuff; I try to move on.