Why did they take Mandy off of Shameless?

The most obvious reason Greenwell might’ve decided to leave the series is because she wanted to pursue different acting roles. In 2016, when Shameless season 6 aired, Greenwell starred in two different feature films.

Did they change the actor for Mandy Shameless?

Mandy Milkovich was originally played by Jane Levy on Shameless. In season 2, Emma Greenwell took over the role until the character was written off the show in 2016.

Why did they change actors in Shameless?

And if you’re wondering why the character was played by so many different actors, it’s not because of poor acting or any behind the scenes kerfuffles with producers. Rather, the character was aged-up at different points in the series’ run for narrative purposes.

Why did Mandy leave Shameless After season 1?

And in Levy’s case, she left Shameless for the chance to lead her own series, according to BuzzFeed. The actor starred as Tessa Altman for three seasons on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory from 2011 to 2014. And though it didn’t last nearly as long as Shameless, Levy has stayed remarkably busy.

Why is Mandy different in season 2 of Shameless?

The role of Mandy Milkovich, which was originally played by Jane Levy in season one, was recast due to Levy landing a lead role in the ABC show Suburgatory.

Does Mandy Milkovich come back to Shameless?

Mandy returns and reveals having escaped Kenyatta and secretly moved back to South Side, where she takes a job at an escort agency, that also provides housing for her.