Some TV shows never get old; they leave such an impression that you can’t help but think about them years after the finale.
The Closer is one of those shows– it has been a decade since the police procedural wrapped up, but who can ever forget the outstanding cast, led by Corey Reynolds, who plays Sgt. David Gabriel?
After seven seasons of gracing our television screens, the handsome detective called it quits, which was quite a surprise given that he’d been a main character on the show for so long.
So, why did Corey Reynolds leave The Closer? What is he up to these days? Read on for insider details!
Who is Corey Reynolds On The Closer?
Corey Reynolds is an American actor best known for his role as Seaweed in the Broadway adaptation of Hairspray, a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name by John Waters. He began his acting career soon after graduating from Monacan High School.
Reynolds’ popularity grew when he was cast as Sgt. David Gabriel on the hit detective series, The Closer.
The Closer was created by James Duff and the Shephard/Robin Company alongside Warner Bros. Television. The show premiered on June 13, 2005, and the series finale aired on August 13, 2012.
Reynolds played the role of Gabriel, a sergeant at the Los Angeles Police Department Priority Homicide Division for four seasons. In the fifth season, he was promoted to deputize the department’s deputy chief, Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgewick).
Why Was The Closer Cancelled? Main Cast Members Not Returning
The Closer ran for seven years between 2005 and 2012. That’s a hell of a long time in the fast-paced world of television shows.
After seven years, The Closer aired its season finale, giving way for a continuation spin-off, dubbed Major Crimes. The spin-off show aired on TNT on August 13, right after The Closer’s finale.
Major Crimes, a law enforcement series, was set in the same police division as The Closer. Mary McDonnell (Sharon Raydor) took over Brenda Leigh Johnson’s place and headed the department. The series ran for six years with a whopping 105 episodes from August 2012 to January 2018.
So, what happened to Gabriel on The Closer?
In various interviews, the show’s title star members, including Kyra Sedgwick and Corey Reynolds, said they didn’t return for the Major Crimes spin-off because they felt it was time to do something else with their acting careers.
