The sudden departure of the character was different from the exit of other major characters. There was no dramatic storyline to send her off, which has caused fans to wonder if she’s ever coming back.
Chicago Med Spoilers – No Dramatic Or Traditional Sendoff For April Sexton
Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto), for instance, received a traditional sendoff. So, why did the show allow the character to leave the show just like that?
Chicago Med showrunner Diane Frolov shed some light on this matter. She said that the writers of Chicago Med felt that April was already in a good place.
“We didn’t really discuss that because we don’t see that April is gone in the same way, in the sense that we know April’s OK”, Frolov said.
Chicago Med Spoilers – Did April Sexton Leave Chicago Med For Good?
Viewers may recall that April left her position at the ED after getting accepted into a Nurse Practitioner program before the end of season 6. There’s been little mention of her since season 7 started. Fans will just have to wait and see what her current status is as a nurse practitioner.
Co-showrunner Andrew Schneider remains hopeful that April will return to the show, although there’s no plan for her return yet. He also clarified that the doors are open in case DaCosta wants to return to the show. She may return as a lead character or in a cameo, whichever she prefers.
Chicago Med Spoilers – Life After Chicago Med
After leaving Chicago Med, DaCosta starred in the NBC series titled Our Kind of People. The drama received excellent responses from its viewers.
Since Our Kind Of People has been canceled, viewers are wondering if there’s a chance that she’ll return to Chicago Med. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem that she’ll be returning anytime soon.
In an interview with Huffington Post, the actress said that she’s always wanted to try new and challenging roles. She also shared that every personal and professional experience she’s had has helped her in some way.
The actress also shared that she’s looking forward to portraying characters that present her with obstacles. She’s extremely grateful for the experience and every obstacle she faces helps her know herself more and what she’s capable of.
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