The "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 release date is still a long way off, set to happen sometime next year. However, interest in the supernatural drama series has not waned, with the issue about the departure of actress Nicole Beharie keeping it afloat for months. Fans of the Fox show can expect an exciting albeit unusual "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 premiere ahead, with the recent announcement that actor John Noble will be returning to the series as well.
John Noble To Reprise Role Of Dead Character In 'Sleepy Hollow' Season 4?
The latest buzz came from Fox's announcement that actor John Noble will be rejoining the series as a member of "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 cast. While there is nothing wrong with actors returning to a show in later episodes, the unusual aspect in the actor's return is that his character Jeremy Crane/Henry Parrish already died in season 2, reports Cinema Blend.
At the moment, it is still unclear how the character of John Noble will be placed back to the storyline when "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 release arrives next year. However, many speculate that the series' could undergo some sort of reboot, given the departure of actress Nicole Beharie, who played Abbie Mills, one of the main characters.
Departure Of Nicole Beharie To Affect 'Sleepy Hollow' Season 4 Viewership?
In last season's finale, Abbie Mills, portrayed by Nicole Beharie was killed. Naturally, this outraged long-time fans of the series since Mills is one of the show's main characters. With displeased fans, will Abbie's death affect the show's viewership when "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 premiere date comes next year?
That seems to be the case. Fans were understandably displeased with the showrunners' decision to kill off Abbie. In fact, fans are said to be planning to boycott "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 due to the exit of Nicole Beharie reports Parent Herald.
Yet there are those who are still hopeful that the Fox's supernatural crime drama could still improve in the coming season. The coming "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 could serves as test to see if the decision to kill of Nicole Beharie's character could propel the series to unlock its full potential.
'Sleepy Hollow' Season 4 Air Date
For now, Fox is yet to announce a definite "Sleepy Hollow" Season 4 release date but it is expected to happen sometime in 2017. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for updates.