Lauren Graham replaced Maura Tierney on NBC's new Parenthood because of the ER alum's battle with cancer. Now the network is offering a first look at the 42-year-old Graham's take on the role of Sarah Braverman, one of the key players on the new series.
Maura Tierney leaves Parenthood to accommodate cancer treatment
The scene is one that Tieney also performed before her departure from the series — which gives audiences a rare chance to compare two top-notch actresses playing the same part, and wonder what might have been if Tierney had been able to stay with the series.
Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham takes starring role in Parenthood
Here's the new promo, featuring Graham:
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Lauren Graham, best known for her motherly role as the Gilmore Girls' Lorelei Gilmore, will replace Maura Tierney on NBC's midseason show Parenthood, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
Maura Tierney leaves Parenthood to accommodate cancer treatment
As first reported by EW, Graham, 42, will take on the role of...
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Gilmore Girl Lauren Graham is in talks to replace Maura Tierney on NBC's midseason show, Parenthood, according to EW.
Maura Tierney leaves Parenthood to accommodate cancer treatment
Graham, 42, has been offered the role of Sarah, who was previously played by Tierney...
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NBC's Parenthood is eyeing Helen Hunt to replace Maura Tierney, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hunt won four Emmys during her seven-year stint on Mad About You and an Oscar for As Good As It Gets. Parenthood would bring her back to television a decade after Mad left the air.
News: Maura Tierney leaves Parenthood to accommodate cancer treatment
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Maura Tierney has dropped out of NBC's Parenthood, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Tierney said that the actress' breast-cancer treatments would conflict with the show's production schedule. "She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to thank Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support."
Maura Tierney has surgery to remove breast tumor
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