10 Actors Who Asked To Be Written Out of TV Shows

9. Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons played Sheldon Cooper in CBS’s sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. His decision to leave the show led to the series’ final season after 12 successful seasons and 4 Emmy awards. Jim was so set on leaving that even a $50 million deal over two years couldn’t convince him otherwise. The announcement came through a lengthy Instagram post highlighting how tough it was to decide, but a decision that had to be made nonetheless. Jim still stars as a voice actor in Young Sheldon, a show that follows the life of Sheldon Cooper as a young boy-genius.