Photo: HBO MaxGavin Leatherwood is graduating fromThe Sex Lives of College Girls.The actor, 27, will not return for season 2 ofMindy Kaling’s HBO Max comedy. Leatherwood, who starred in the first season as Essex College student Nico Murray, toldUs Weeklythat he is not reprising his role.“There is a season 2, but I’m not going to go back,” Leatherwood said.He added that he was “happy to do the first season” but would be “branching off and going in a different direction.“Amy Sussman/GettyLeatherwood also praised Kaling, 42, who created the series, and the rest of the cast.“It was such an incredible experience. I think Mindy is brilliant and the cast, everyone’s lovely,” he told the outlet. “But with so many amazing opportunities out there, we want to keep spreading our wings and leading ourselves to other projects so that’s the move.“The Sex Lives of College Girlsalso stars Pauline Chalamet as Kimberly, Amrit Kaur as Bela, Reneé Rapp as Leighton and Alyah Chanelle Scott as Whitney. Leatherwood’s character, Nico, is Leighton’s brother and Kimberly’s love interest in season 1.Leatherwood was in nearly every episode ofThe Sex Lives of College Girls, appearing in nine out of 10. HBO Maxrenewedthe series for a second season in December.Leatherwood toldUs Weeklythat he is “excited” about opportunities outside of the HBO Max comedy. “I think life is short and I think one of the best things about this craft and this industry is that you get to keep stretching into your uncomfortable zone,” he said.“That’s when we grow and learn and become stronger artists. So that’s kind of what I am looking to do is just to continue to get uncomfortable and learn and grow and hone my craft,” he continued.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Before he starred inThe Sex Lives of College Girls, Leatherwood also appeared inTime Being, Grown-ish, My Dead ExandWicked Enigma. From 2018 to 2020, he starred as Nicholas Scratch in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrina.Beyond his acting career, Leatherwood has also released his own original music. In 2021, he released two singles; his first, “Just For Tonight,” dropped in February, while his second, “Driftwood Mermaid,” was released in October.
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Gavin Leatherwood is graduating fromThe Sex Lives of College Girls.The actor, 27, will not return for season 2 ofMindy Kaling’s HBO Max comedy. Leatherwood, who starred in the first season as Essex College student Nico Murray, toldUs Weeklythat he is not reprising his role.“There is a season 2, but I’m not going to go back,” Leatherwood said.He added that he was “happy to do the first season” but would be “branching off and going in a different direction.“Amy Sussman/GettyLeatherwood also praised Kaling, 42, who created the series, and the rest of the cast.“It was such an incredible experience. I think Mindy is brilliant and the cast, everyone’s lovely,” he told the outlet. “But with so many amazing opportunities out there, we want to keep spreading our wings and leading ourselves to other projects so that’s the move.“The Sex Lives of College Girlsalso stars Pauline Chalamet as Kimberly, Amrit Kaur as Bela, Reneé Rapp as Leighton and Alyah Chanelle Scott as Whitney. Leatherwood’s character, Nico, is Leighton’s brother and Kimberly’s love interest in season 1.Leatherwood was in nearly every episode ofThe Sex Lives of College Girls, appearing in nine out of 10. HBO Maxrenewedthe series for a second season in December.Leatherwood toldUs Weeklythat he is “excited” about opportunities outside of the HBO Max comedy. “I think life is short and I think one of the best things about this craft and this industry is that you get to keep stretching into your uncomfortable zone,” he said.“That’s when we grow and learn and become stronger artists. So that’s kind of what I am looking to do is just to continue to get uncomfortable and learn and grow and hone my craft,” he continued.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Before he starred inThe Sex Lives of College Girls, Leatherwood also appeared inTime Being, Grown-ish, My Dead ExandWicked Enigma. From 2018 to 2020, he starred as Nicholas Scratch in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrina.Beyond his acting career, Leatherwood has also released his own original music. In 2021, he released two singles; his first, “Just For Tonight,” dropped in February, while his second, “Driftwood Mermaid,” was released in October.
Gavin Leatherwood is graduating fromThe Sex Lives of College Girls.
The actor, 27, will not return for season 2 ofMindy Kaling’s HBO Max comedy. Leatherwood, who starred in the first season as Essex College student Nico Murray, toldUs Weeklythat he is not reprising his role.
“There is a season 2, but I’m not going to go back,” Leatherwood said.
He added that he was “happy to do the first season” but would be “branching off and going in a different direction.”
Amy Sussman/Getty
Leatherwood also praised Kaling, 42, who created the series, and the rest of the cast.
“It was such an incredible experience. I think Mindy is brilliant and the cast, everyone’s lovely,” he told the outlet. “But with so many amazing opportunities out there, we want to keep spreading our wings and leading ourselves to other projects so that’s the move.”
The Sex Lives of College Girlsalso stars Pauline Chalamet as Kimberly, Amrit Kaur as Bela, Reneé Rapp as Leighton and Alyah Chanelle Scott as Whitney. Leatherwood’s character, Nico, is Leighton’s brother and Kimberly’s love interest in season 1.
Leatherwood was in nearly every episode ofThe Sex Lives of College Girls, appearing in nine out of 10. HBO Maxrenewedthe series for a second season in December.
Leatherwood toldUs Weeklythat he is “excited” about opportunities outside of the HBO Max comedy. “I think life is short and I think one of the best things about this craft and this industry is that you get to keep stretching into your uncomfortable zone,” he said.
“That’s when we grow and learn and become stronger artists. So that’s kind of what I am looking to do is just to continue to get uncomfortable and learn and grow and hone my craft,” he continued.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Before he starred inThe Sex Lives of College Girls, Leatherwood also appeared inTime Being, Grown-ish, My Dead ExandWicked Enigma. From 2018 to 2020, he starred as Nicholas Scratch in Netflix’sChilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Beyond his acting career, Leatherwood has also released his own original music. In 2021, he released two singles; his first, “Just For Tonight,” dropped in February, while his second, “Driftwood Mermaid,” was released in October.
source: people.com
