The ground-breaking cable drama series “The Closer” will wrap up after one more season. TNT announced Friday (12/10) that the difficult decision to conclude the series with season seven was made by the star, Kyra Sedgwick.
“I cannot fathom how difficult it will be to say goodbye to the incredible family we’ve created on The Closer,” said the Emmy-winning actress. “I will always be grateful to James Duff for his love and friendship, as well as for creating such a rich and complex character who I have loved living with year after year. Mike, Greer, Rick and all of our outstanding cast and crew are forever in my heart. I want to thank TNT and Warner Bros. Television, as well as the incredible fans of The Closer, for all of their unwavering support over the last seven years,” Sedgwick added.
“It’s impossible to fully express our appreciation to Kyra Sedgwick, series creator James Duff and all of the other talented people who brought The Closer to TNT viewers. The Closer was a pivotal series in setting a new course for TNT’s original programming, while also serving as a prime example of the storytelling strength possible on cable television,” said Steve Koonin, President of Turner Entertainment Networks. “
The Closer made its debut on TNT in 2005, when the idea of producing a first-run drama series was new and risky. It was a resounding success and paved the way for the numerous drama series seen today on basic cable.
The Closer is produced for TNT by The Shephard/Robin Company, in association with Warner Bros. Television. It was created by Duff, who serves as executive producer with Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin, Rick Wallace and Sedgwick. In its seventh and final season in 2011, The Closer will reach its 100th episode. Production of the 15-episode season will start in spring 2011.
“Kyra Sedgwick has distinguished herself not only as an extraordinary actress, but as a remarkable set leader and presence on The Closer,” said Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television. “The series has literally changed the face and course of both TNT and Warner Bros. Television, and we will always be grateful for all that she has contributed toward that success.”
“Kyra blazed a new trail in the television landscape with her performance as Brenda Leigh Johnson,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “Like her many fans, we will miss her terribly, and we will be forever grateful for the time we got to spend with her.”
