Writer/Producer Glen Morgan Leaves The Bionic Woman

Writer/producer Glen Morgan is leaving his job as one of the show runners of NBC’s upcoming SF series Bionic Woman, effective immediately, Variety reported. The trade paper cited network insiders who attributed Morgan’s departure to “creative differences.” David Eick remains in place as show runner and will assume all responsibility for day-to-day production of the series, working with executive producer Jason Smilovic. NBC issued a statement thanking Morgan for his contributions to establishing a template for Bionic and said it was looking forward to the show debuting later this month as scheduled.

There had been word around town that Bionic was also shutting down production, but an NBC representative told the trade paper that that isn’t the case. But the trade paper cited industry insiders as saying they believe it’s possible the show, which is now in production on its fifth episode, still might take a break in order to give the writers a chance to focus on refining the show’s directions. Bionic Woman, a remake of the 1970s series, stars Michelle Ryan as Jaime Sommers. It premieres Sept. 26 and will air Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT.