Why did Amy Huberman exit Harry Wild in Season 4? Possible reasons explored

Amy Huberman | Image Via: IMDb
Amy Huberman | Image Via: IMDb

It is rare to see TV shows seamlessly blending the aspect of comedy with mystery just as smoothly as Harry Wild does. This series captured the hearts of viewers with its fresh storyline that delves into the life of a retired professor's distinct intrigue towards solving mysteries. As a character-driven series, Harry Wild features many talented cast members to bring life to the storyline.

Amongst the many cast members, Amy Huberman’s performance as Orla Wild definitely created a separate fanbase. So, after the fourth season of this long-running TV show dropped this year, viewers were astonished to see the lack of Amy Huberman’s presence in the series. It is then revealed that the series has now replaced Amy Huberman with Aoife Mulholland.


Possible reasons for Amy Huberman’s exit from Harry Wild Season 4

Neither the actor nor the producers of Harry Wild opened up about Amy Huberman’s departure from the show. It cannot be denied that usually the exit of any cast member is backed with an explanation, as, through the years, the viewers form a deep connection with the characters. In this case, Amy Huberman’s character, Orla Wild, quickly became a fan favorite.

The storyline, along with her stunning performance, made Orla’s presence in the series worth watching. Now that a completely different actor is replacing the role of Orla, questions definitely arise in the minds of the fans. However, it must be noted that there are no official statements about this. There are definitely many speculations about the departure of the actor from Harry Wild Season 4.

The main reason that many fans are indicating that Amy Huberman’s exit from Harry Wild Season 4 is because of her new business venture. She recently stepped foot in the wine industry with her brand, Ah Wines. Hence, she could be devoting her major focus to building her brand.

Many fans also pointed out that there could be a possibility of a scheduling clash. Oftentimes, actors leave TV shows when two projects clash with timing. However, it must be noted that the actor is not currently involved in any new projects; hence, this possibility might not be the cause for her exit.

Recently, Harry Wild dropped a special seventh episode of the fourth season. The fifth season of the series is already under production. It can be expected that the new season will arrive sometime in 2026. The special episode featured the case of poisoning. Harry is brought back to the world of mystery.

Harry Wild | Image Via: Ardvella Entertainment
Harry Wild | Image Via: Ardvella Entertainment

After three seasons, Amy Huberman’s absence from the series was definitely something that the viewers felt throughout. Amy Huberman brought life to Orla’s character in a distinct manner. Besides this project, some of her other notable works that definitely deserve a place in your watchlist are Butterfly, Finding Joy, Threesome, Puffin Rock and the New Friends, Zoo, etc.

A streaming option is available for this series on AcornTV. Now, the role of Orla is being helmed by Aoife Mulholland. Aoife Mulholland is famed for her theatre works, besides movies and TV shows. Some of her theatre projects are Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, The Sound of Music, Legally Blonde, etc. It would definitely be interesting to see her take on the role of Orla as the series progresses.


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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY