Contrary to reports that ABC did not renew the contract of Stana Katic for Season 9 of “Castle,” sources claim that she was allowed to renegotiate with the network but she seems no longer interested to come back.
However, it is possible that the offer made to her was not commensurate to her worth to the TV series so that’s when Katic decided to just let go. Only she and Tamala Jones were not given contract renewals after Season 8 so it is likely that money played a part in the negotiation.
Another possibility being looked at is the supposed conflict between Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic on the set and the two apparently can no longer work well together, despite their on-cam chemistry.
But judging from their social media pronouncements, it seems that nothing is wrong between the two stars or they are just being actors that they are.
The Season 8 finale of “Castle” aired on May 16 on ABC and it surprised a whole lot of fans because it seems that the happy ending was abrupt and a bit forced.
Weeks before the final episode of Season 8, there have been reports that ABC has renewed the show for a ninth season minus Stana Katic and Tamala Jones, whose contracts were not renewed.