The decision to abruptly replace a beloved actress caused a massive backlash among viewers and cast members alike, who heavily rallied to support Mortensen.
She noted that losing a character she had lived in "co-habitation" with for seven years felt entirely unreal.
Rather than accommodating her schedule, the producers opted to fire her on the spot over the phone. The decision to abruptly replace a beloved actress
Mortensen expressed severe pain over not being able to say goodbye to the crew, technical teams, and co-stars she worked with daily for nearly a decade.
In 2019, Mortensen landed the lead role of Astrid Nielsen, a brilliant autistic criminologist, in the pilot of the crime drama Astrid et Raphaëlle ( Astrid: Murder in Paris ). Recognizing the scheduling conflict, she approached the producers of Plus belle la vie to request a temporary leave of absence to film the new show. Mortensen expressed severe pain over not being able
Though the firing initially took place in 2019, Mortensen shared her heavy emotions regarding the event when she publicly released her bitter farewell letter in October 2022 to coincide with the end of the show. 🎭 The Shocking Firing
Mortensen signed off her letter acknowledging the corporate coldness of show business, noting bitterly, "Contrained and forced, but with my head held high, I take my bow... I guess no one is indispensable or irreplaceable." 🌟 The Aftermath Though the firing initially took place in 2019,
Mortensen was blindsided by the decision. She had filmed her final scene on a Monday without realizing it was her last day on set, only to receive the termination call on Tuesday.