High Potential Series Regular Is Leaving After Season 2 Finale

High Potential’s Season 2 finale has left fans with plenty to talk about, and one familiar face may not be around for much longer. The ABC drama just made a major casting announcement that changes everything heading into Season 3.

High Potential Season 2 finale is Steve Howey’s last episode as a series regular

Steve Howey’s final episode as a series regular on ABC’s High Potential was the Season 2 finale, Deadline reports. The actor joined the show’s second season with a one-year deal, making his departure an expected development. He played Captain Nick Wagner, a new character introduced as a potential love interest for Morgan (Kaitlin Olson).

The Season 2 finale ended on a major cliffhanger involving Wagner’s fate. Morgan discovered Wagner gravely injured after someone shot him during a meeting with an FBI source. He had deliberately given her the wrong time, sparing her from the encounter.

Howey’s future on the show remains undecided, though a guest appearance in Season 3 is possible. The final call will rest with the incoming showrunner, as Todd Harthan is departing after two seasons. The search for his replacement is still ongoing.

Wagner proved a divisive character throughout Season 2, largely due to his infamous mustache. The look drew strong negative audience reactions, prompting producers to shave it off mid-season. The mustache stemmed from a simultaneous filming commitment requiring a full beard.

Wagner’s storyline gained significant momentum in the season’s final stretch. The penultimate episode delivered his emotional backstory and his first kiss with Morgan. His arc concluded with him proving his loyalty to Morgan by sacrificing his own safety.

Howey carries a busy schedule outside High Potential. He holds a major recurring role on Prime Video’s Off Campus, which has already secured a second season renewal. He is also set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix’s Ransom Canyon and Season 5 of The Lincoln Lawyer.

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