Why did Natalie leave the show Monk?

Why did Natalie leave the show Monk?

“Monk has decided to go in a different creative direction with some of its characters,” USA Network explained at the time. “Bitty will not continue with the cast and we thank her for her notable contributions and wish her the very best.”

Why did Shona leave Monk?

Schram left Monk midway through the show’s third season reportedly due to a contract dispute. Producers, however, insisted at the time that they simply wanted to take the show in a different direction. Whatever triggered her exit, it’s apparently water under the bridge.

What happened to Traylor Howard after Monk?

Natalie – Traylor Howard Since her days of playing Monk’s second assistant Natalie, Traylor Howard hasn’t been up to much acting. In 2011 she married for the 3rd time to Jarel Portman and the couple has one child together. Her only acting credit since Monk is the 2010 short film Simon Says Let’s Stop Climate Change!

Why did they change the actress in Monk?

Ms. Howard’s casting was a variation on the understudy-to-the-rescue bit. Midway through the series’ third season, audience favorite Bitty Schram, who played Monk’s no-nonsense nurse/assistant Sharona, made a precipitous departure. Reportedly, there was a contract dispute.

Was Natalie pregnant while filming Monk?

Traylor Howard (Natalie) really was pregnant during production. Thus, in every scene in which she appears, her stomach is concealed behind something, whether it be a car, a table, or a coat. The only exception is when Natalie “pretends” to be pregnant; then her stomach becomes completely visible.

Why was Monk Cancelled?

Though they maintain that they want to end Monk while the show is still on top creatively, the reason for the cancellation comes down to dollars and cents. As the seasons have progressed, production costs have increased and the network likely finds it hard to justify episodes’ high pricetags.