Viola Davis plays Professor Annalise Keating in "How To Get Away With Murder." (Photo : Reuters)
Do not worry, she did not.
Fans got a heart attack after Design and Trend reported that "How To Get Away With Murder" star Viola Davis will not be back for the show's second season in September. Apparently, the report was part of the website's April Fool's Day prank.
The report claimed that ABC executives confirmed the departure of Davis from the ABC's new drama. They said that the network, the show, and Davis parted ways amicably. The actress had to leave the show because of family reasons, according to.
Meanwhile, Travelers Today cited Daily Mail which claimed that there is a more serious reason behind Davis' abrupt departure from the show. An unnamed source said, "Davis didn't feel that connected to the cast or the script. After filming the first couple of episodes, she just wanted out."
"She knows that fans are already dedicated to the show and can't wait for season 2, but she couldn't go on. She wants to work on a show that actually makes her happy," the source added.
Davis plays one of the important characters in the crime drama series, Annalise Keating, who is a professor and lawyer entangled to the issues of her students.
If this rumor suddenly proved to be true, Davis' departure will surely affect the narration of the story since she has an immense role in the story. Fans are already looking forward to the show's second season in order to find out who killed Rebecca. The audience was caught by surprise upon knowing that Frank killed Lila.
"How To Get Away With Murder" season 2 will air in September.
