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Seinfeld Cast Relieved Susan Met Grim End
27 Jul
Summary
- Jason Alexander apologized to Heidi Swedberg for on-screen chemistry issues.
- Susan died from toxic glue on wedding invitations, a dark comedic twist.
- Cast and fans found humor in Susan's demise, citing dark comedy appeal.
Jason Alexander and the principal cast of "Seinfeld" admitted to feeling relieved when Heidi Swedberg's character, Susan Ross, was written off the show. Alexander later issued an apology to Swedberg, explaining his personal struggle to find a complementary acting dynamic.
Susan's character met her end in Season 7 after George Costanza and she prepared for marriage. The cause of death was toxic glue on their wedding invitations, a darkly humorous plot point that resonated with many viewers.
Fans on Reddit discussed the controversial nature of Susan's demise, with a prevailing sentiment that its dark comedic execution was fitting for "Seinfeld." Many felt the show's willingness to embrace such humor, even in death, was a strength.
Behind the scenes, cast members found it challenging to act with Swedberg. Alexander voiced his concerns about their on-screen chemistry, and co-stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jerry Seinfeld eventually agreed it was difficult to perform scenes with her.
Larry David, a co-creator, reportedly embraced the idea of writing Susan out permanently after hearing the cast's feedback. Alexander subsequently apologized to Swedberg for the behind-the-scenes difficulties, acknowledging her hard work and his own challenges in their professional collaboration.
