Why Did Luke Kleintank's Scott Forrester Leave FBI: International?
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Why Did Luke Kleintank’s Scott Forrester Leave FBI: International?

Fans are upset that Luke Kleintank, who plays Scott Forrester, is leaving the CBS series FBI: International. Introduced in 2021, Scott is a prominent FBI supervisory agent who leads the International Fly Team. The latest season finale brought his story to an ultimate close, leaving his character’s fate undecided. So, why is Kleintank leaving, and how does Scott’s story end in FBI: International?

Why did Luke Kleintank leave FBI: International?

Kleintank is departing from FBI: International to dedicate his time to family.

Kleintank recently released a statement explaining his exit from the popular CBS show. He revealed that after careful contemplation, he has decided to part ways with the series. He is taking this difficult step to spend time with family members, whose love and care are “paramount” to him. (via Deadline)

Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude for getting to work with an incredible set of cast and crew members. He said,” I’m profoundly thankful for the extraordinary cast and crew of the show, who have not only been colleagues but also a family away from home. Their unwavering dedication and remarkable talents have made every moment on set an unforgettable journey that has enriched my life in countless ways.” He also thanked fans for pouring in love and support for three straight seasons.

What happened to Luke Kleintank’s Scott Forrester in FBI: International?

Scott Forrester’s character was axed in the Season 3 finale as it was known he and his mother had seemingly disappeared.

In S03E11, Amanda learns about Forrester’s mother through an NSA agent. She then requests NSA’s liaison Brian Lange to aid the FBI Fly Team in tracking the mother-son duo. The episode concludes, putting Scott’s character’s fate in question. However, in the final moments of the last episode, it’s officially confirmed that Forrester and his mother have disappeared and now reside somewhere in Alaska. Moreover, Lane doesn’t let the team reveal Forrester’s secret location to Deputy Director Adell. Instead, she commands them to remove Forrester’s location file so nobody can find them.

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