Everything is now ready for SEAL Team Season 3, until news emerge showrunner John Glenn leaves the show after the claims made against him. CBS TV Studios investigated the issue, and he is just one of the many persons that left the production company after receiving allegations.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glenn's overall deal with CBS TV Studios has also been terminated, along with his exit. However, sources said the claims investigated were not sexual related.
Despite what happened, Glenn remains optimistic and has no hard feelings for the network. "I am proud of the work we did - and greatly enjoyed having the chance to contribute to its creative and commercial success," he said about SEAL Team Season 3 upon his exit. "During my time as showrunner, I was pleased to be able to hire, develop and support numerous producers, writers, and crew members who shared our passion for trying to make the series all it could be."
Glenn admitted producing a show like SEAL Team is hard work, but he makes sure he is listening to any concerns he receives and makes important considerations for his staff's professional needs and personal lives. Now that he leaves CBS, he is looking forward to the next step he is going to take professionally.
SEAL Team Season 3 will have a temporary showrunner with executive producer Spencer Hudnut. According to Deadline, Glenn's departure is the latest for CBS. Last year, the network parted ways with its longtime CEO Leslie Moonves after sexual abuse and harassment made against him. He was followed by the 60 Minutes executive producer Jeff Fager.
Last week, Star Trek: Discovery writer Walter Mosley left his post after using the "N-word," while telling a story in the writers' room. He said he decided to go after human resources told him he couldn't use the phrase except in a script.
CBS TV Studios, on the other hand, fired NCIS: New Orleans showrunner Brad Kern after two probes about sexual harassment allegations, discrimination against women, and racially charged comments. Another executive producer, Adam Targum, left after him a few months later.
Anyhow, everything is set for SEAL Team Season 3's release. Its first photos, via TVLine, teased the premiere episode, titled "Welcome to the Refuge: Part 1," would be set on Serbia. The Bravo Team goes to the country in the Balkans to find the elusive bombmaker, who is behind the series of deadly attacks throughout Europe. Episode 1 is set to be out on Wednesday, Oct. 2, on CBS.
