[Core 4]

From EW. Grace about if she will back in season 8. From this news, I got the impression that reason why she does not know if she will back may be related to Grace's contract. And in general it looks like she wants to stay.

Any update on Grace Park returning to Hawaii Five-0? — Hailee
Yes, actually. I had my colleague Nick Maslow press Grace Park for info at ATX. But first, for the uninitiated: When we last saw Kono, she was on a plane to Carson City, so she’s effectively left the team for now. But whether that means we’ve seen the last of Park remains to be seen. “I don’t know as of right now,” the BSG alum said. “I did go talk to Peter Lenkov the other day, who is the showrunner, but it’s still undecided as to what’s going to happen. But of course I have hopes for it to go well, but I’m not sure what’s going to come from all this.” So there you have it.

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Originally Posted by Core 4 (View Post) From EW. Grace about if she will back in season 8. From this news, I got the impression that reason why she does not know if she will back may be related to Grace's contract. And in general it looks like she wants to stay. Any update on Grace Park returning to Hawaii Five-0? — Hailee Yes, actually. I had my colleague Nick Maslow press Grace Park for info at ATX. But first, for the uninitiated: When we last saw Kono, she was on a plane to Carson City, so she’s effectively left the team for now. But whether that means we’ve seen the last of Park remains to be seen. “I don’t know as of right now,” the BSG alum said. “I did go talk to Peter Lenkov the other day, who is the showrunner, but it’s still undecided as to what’s going to happen. But of course I have hopes for it to go well, but I’m not sure what’s going to come from all this.” So there you have it. Spoiler Room: Scoop on 'Riverdale,' 'The Originals,' 'HTGAWM' and more

What I can't believe this is about Grace contract she is a main character for 7 seasons I hopse she will be back and not gonna be replace by a new female that would make me very pissed!!!

[Core 4]

Problems with the contract is nothing new. Recently, two female stars Criminal Minds, had a problem with extending their contact, they could not reach agreement with CBS, but a few days ago they finally reached agreement. Every year with the CM is the same problem with contracts of actors.

So with Grace might be similar, she may could not reach agreement yet with CBS. It may be reason why neither she nor PL does not know if she will return. Grace want to stay according this, PL I'm sure too. Previously we did not know if there is a chance of her return now we know that is the chance. We have to wait.

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Originally Posted by Core 4 (View Post) Problems with the contract is nothing new. Recently, two female stars Criminal Minds, had a problem with extending their contact, they could not reach agreement with CBS, but a few days ago they finally reached agreement. Every year with the CM is the same problem with contracts of actors. So with Grace might be similar, she may could not reach agreement yet with CBS. It may be reason why neither she nor PL does not know if she will return. Grace want to stay according this, PL I'm sure too. Previously we did not know if there is a chance of her return now we know that is the chance. We have to wait.

I know about CM it's the same every year I was hoping that this would not happen with H5O. The good news is that Grace wants to stay that is so important!

[Core 4]

Actress Patty Lee was autioned for role on Hawaii Five-0. But as she reveal the role has been cast with a talented LA actor. Fans speculate that this role was the role of Tani, new regular character in the show. This week or next week we will know who will play Tani because filming of episode 8.01 will begin July 6.

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Looking at her pic she could have been wonderful for the role I was hoping for someone from Hawaii but I have no idea about her acting skills. Fingers crossed we don't get another Lynn or Lori or even Abby I want someone who have the same background as Chin and Kono.

[Core 4]

If they did not cast the actress from Hawaii it does not mean that the character will not be Hawaiian. Daniel and Kono are not Hawaiians, but their characters Chin and Kono are Hawaiians.

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Originally Posted by Core 4 (View Post) If they did not cast the actress from Hawaii it does not mean that the character will not be Hawaiian. Daniel and Kono are not Hawaiians, but their characters Chin and Kono are Hawaiians.

True that's why I am hoping for someone with the same background as Chin and Kono

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[Core 4]

I'm shocked. Daniel and Grace leaving Hawaii Five-0.. Grace's departure it was very possible that it could happen, but Daniel's departure I did not expect at all.

ew.com/tv/2017/06/30/hawaii-five-0-grace-park-daniel-dae-kim-exit/ Hawaii Five-0 shocker: Grace Park, Daniel Dae Kim exit ahead of season 8 Hawaii Five-0 is going through a big shakeup before the show returns this fall. Grace Park and Daniel Dae Kim, who first appeared in the CBS series’ pilot, will not be returning to Hawaii Five-0 for season 8, EW has learned. Battlestar Galactica alum Park portrayed Kono Kalakaua, while Lost‘s Kim played Chin Ho Kelly, both members of McGarrett’s (Alex O’Loughlin) Five-0 Task Force, who also happened to be cousins. At the end of last season, Kono left the team to investigate a child sex trafficking ring, while Chin was offered to start up a San Francisco task force, so it was unclear whether either would be back in season 8. Kono and Chin will both be referenced in the premiere as fans get an update on what’s happened to them. As EW first reported, the show is casting a new female series regular. Details here. “I will never forget meeting Daniel while still writing the pilot and being certain there was no other actor who I’d want to play Chin Ho Kelly,” executive producer Peter Lenkov says. “Needless to say, Daniel has been an instrumental part of the success of Hawaii Five-0 over the past seven seasons and it has personally been a privilege to know him. Grace’s presence gave Hawaii Five-0 a beauty and serenity to each episode. She was the consummate collaborator, helping build her character from day 1. They will always be ohana to us, we will miss them, and we wish them both all the best.” CBS also released a statement about the actors’ exits. “We are so appreciative of Daniel and Grace’s enormous talents, professional excellence, and the aloha spirit they brought to each and every one of our 168 episodes. They’ve helped us build an exciting new Hawaii Five-0, and we wish them all the best and much success in their next chapters. Mahalo and a hui hou…” When Park reunited with her Battlestar Galactica costars in June at Austin’s ATX Television Festival, EW asked whether she’d be back as a series regular in season 8, but a final decision had apparently not yet been made. “I don’t know as of right now,” Park told EW. “I did go talk to Peter Lenkov the other day, who is the showrunner, but it’s still undecided as to what’s going to happen. But, of course, I have hopes for it to go well, but I’m not sure what’s going to come from all this.” It’s unclear whether either actor will return at some point in season 8 to wrap up their stories, but Park seemed open to the possibility. “That’s one of the things that’s up in the air,” she told EW. “I would love to and I have ideas of that, and we’ve been talking story points, but unfortunately amongst storytelling, there’s also business. It’s called show business. That’s part and parcel of this industry.” Park and Kim’s exits come on the heels of Masi Oka, who played Dr. Max Bergman since early in season 1, also exiting Hawaii Five-0 during season 7.

variety.com/2017/tv/news/daniel-dae-kim-grace-park-hawaii-five-0-1202484329/ Sources tell Variety that Park and Kim had been seeking pay equality with stars Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan, but were unable to reach satisfactory deals with CBS Television Studios, which produces the series. Kim and Park were believed to be making 10-15% less than O’Loughlin and Caan.

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I am shocked on both accounts. That was the weakest exit storylines for both characters.

Originally Posted by Core 4 (View Post) I'm shocked. Daniel and Grace leaving Hawaii Five-0.. Grace's departure it was very possible that it could happen, but Daniel's departure I did not expect at all.

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I am so sad, the team will never be the same. Whoever they bring in to replace them better be good. For sure season 8 will be it

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This is so sad i actually not to shocked about daniel cause he does have his other show the one woth the doctor that is why i was unclear about if he was still in hawaii..it sad cause k wanted to end season 8 on a big note with all th3 actors and wrap up their storylines.. so we habe danny , steve , lou , and jerry not to bad do we need more new cast?

So not hope that they will come lwter on..??

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Originally Posted by Summer Falls (View Post) This is so sad i actually not to shocked about daniel cause he does have his other show the one woth the doctor that is why i was unclear about if he was still in hawaii..it sad cause k wanted to end season 8 on a big note with all th3 actors and wrap up their storylines.. so we habe danny , steve , lou , and jerry not to bad do we need more new cast? So not hope that they will come lwter on..??

But in other show - Good Doctor, he is the only producer, he does not play there as an actor. And in May in interview about this new show, he said that he had no plans to leave H50. So it was not related to this.

I'm shocked and very sad because of their departure. But there is nothing we can do. We need to live on and hope that Tani, this new character will be good. Grace is open to the possibility about return at some point in season 8 to wrap up their stories, so maybe we'll see them again.

[JPPT1974]

Hope that they can come back and wrap things up. It is always a money issue.

But still Daniel I think wants to move into that of behind the scenes. But Peter L really I lost all respect and credibility for what he did.

Grace I think wants to spend more time with her family and lives in Canada.