Four characters are to depart ABC's Boston Legal ahead of the show's fourth season.
Rene Auberjonois, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley and Constance Zimmer have all been dropped as cast regulars by David E. Kelley Productions, although it is understood that they may make further occasional appearances.
New cast members confirmed for season four are series newcomer John Larroquette (McBride, The Practice), who will play a New York to Boston transferee Carl Sack; Christian Clemenson, who after many appearances during season three has been elevated to cast regular; and Tara Summers (Dirt), who will play a new associate.
Production on season four will get underway on June 27.
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