Why Did Why Stephanie Arcila’s Gabriela Perez Leave Fire Country?
Fire Country is ready to return for a fourth season after impressing with its offbeat premise, but it seems that two major stars, Billy Burke, who portrayed Cal Fire chief, and
Why Stephanie Arcila’s Gabriela Perez left Fire Country
There were rumors about Stephanie Arcila’s departure after how her story ended in Season 3. However, the showrunner and executive producers seem to have a different take on why she needed to go.
Napolitano spoke about this in a recent interview with Deadline. She explained that the cast shakeups were a part of maintaining the show’s realistic approach. She explained, “Especially in the beginning, we felt like we had lightning in a bottle. It just was magic, the chemistry with this cast. Season 2 was obviously very short because of the strike, and at this time, Season 3, leaning into the authenticity of the real-life heroes that our characters are playing, people die, they leave.”
She continued to elaborate, “That’s a reality, there’s danger in this sort of job, so we wanted to honor that and really up the stakes. Again, coming from a show like Grey’s Anatomy for years and years, that’s how it works with character-driven dramas. You want the opportunity for that door to open, for someone to walk out of it, or for someone to walk into it. We’re really leaning into that aspect of the show as well as honoring the authenticity.”
This revelation suggests that Arcila’s Gabriela left mainly for narrative reasons. However, Phelan confirmed in the interview that the story of Bode and Stephanie does not end here.
“It was really a decision that came out of the dynamic between Bode and Gabriela; we felt like those two characters needed a reset,” Phelan said. “We love Stephanie, and we are committed to saying that the Bode-Gabriela story does not end here; it goes on,” he added. They’re hoping to bring that character back. Phelan said that this is because “we think that they have such great chemistry, and the audience is really invested in the two of them.”
So, it seems clear that Perez’s role has not come to an end permanently. But it has also come to an end for now.
Fire Country Season 4 is currently dropping new episodes every week.
Jenelle Evans’ 16-Year-Old Son Jace Gives Rare Update on How He’s Doing Since Moving Back to North Carolina
Jenelle Evans’ teenage son Jace took to social media recently to let fans know that he’s doing well, more than two months after his mom sent him (back) to North Carolina to live with his grandmother
As The Ashley previously reported, Jace is currently on probation (and had it transferred from Nevada to North Carolina after his move), and has to do regular drug tests and check-ins with his probation officer. The ‘Teen Mom’ kid was happy to report that things are going well for him.
“Monthly [checkup],” the 16-year-old posted to his Instagram Story over the weekend, along with a selfie. “[I’m] doin good y’all.”
As The Ashley previously told you, the former Teen Mom 2
Jace has spoken out about his mom a couple times since relocating from Las Vegas to North Carolina, including in September, when he claimed that Jenelle had blocked him on social media. (While Jace is currently following his mom on Instagram, Jenelle does not appear to be following him back at the moment.)
Last month, Jace posted a photo and quote to his Instagram, which some fans interpreted to be a reference to the teen’s ongoing situation.
“As the night gets dark, let your worries fade,” he wrote. “Sleep peacefully knowing you’ve done all you can do for today.”
Jace’s post went on to receive quite a few supportive comments from ‘Teen Mom 2’ fans, many of whom encouraged the teen to “stay strong.”
Earlier this month, Jenelle surprisingly had some positive things to share with fans about her son during an Instagram Q&A, despite (literally) laughing during a Twitch livestream the previous month over the fact that Jace was “going through it” with Barbara in North Carolina.
When asked how Jace was doing earlier this month, however, Jenelle claimed that her son was “actually doing very well,” even adding that she’s “proud of him.”
(Jenelle spoke about her son on social media shortly after returning from a trip to North Carolina, where she visited her ailing mother and saw Jace as well.)
As The Ashley previously told you, Jace has been thriving since moving back to North Carolina.
“He has a job, is keeping up with his probation and doing his online school,” The Ashley’s source claimed.
