“Sullivan’s Crossing” has undergone some big changes lately, but the Canadian romance drama isn’t going anywhere.
Season 5 of “Sullivan’s Crossing” is set to begin production in Nova Scotia later this summer. It will premiere on the CW in 2027. The renewal news comes after series creator Roma Roth stepped down as head writer and showrunner earlier this month. “Diggstown” creator Floyd Kane is replacing Roth, who will remain an executive producer on the show.
“The creative differences were becoming untenable and I just sadly realized that the show was not something that I could agree to continue,” he wrote. “It’s unfortunate that it is now being implied that they moved on from me/Sully when the fact is the complete opposite, and those who sadly already have spoken out are also fully aware of this fact, and yet chose to say otherwise.”
“I really enjoyed Sully and fought for his voice and his character,” Patterson continued. “The fans deserved better than to think the embodiment of this character, me, would just disrespect not only the show, but them. In the end, we’re all fans of these characters and stories, and I’ll always support and defend the truth.”
Patterson’s comments came after Roma Roth told Us Weekly that Patterson’s departure made sense after Sully’s season 3 storyline.
“Season 3 of Sullivan’s Crossing ended with Sully leaving for Ireland, beginning a new chapter in his life. Season 4 picks up the next day, with Sully still overseas,” Roth said. “While he isn’t physically present in this season, the character remains an important part of the world with the potential to be included in future seasons should that align with the ongoing creative.”
While Patterson was absent from season 4, several fresh faces joined the cast: Fuad Ahmed (Amir Malik), Jonathan Silverman (Quincy Carlson), Colby Frost (Ben Nelson) and Emerson MacNeil (Tracy Nelson).
“Sullivan’s Crossing” premiered on CTV in March 2023 and is co-produced with the CW. The series follows Maggie Sullivan, a neurosurgeon who returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia to reconnect with her estranged father, Sully, after finding herself in legal trouble.
