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Pregnant Star Hid Belly Filming Sheriff Country
11 Jun
Summary
- Actress Michele Weaver concealed her pregnancy during Sheriff Country filming.
- Weaver continued to film until 38 weeks pregnant, hiding her growing belly.
- Sheriff Country is renewed for season 2, with Weaver expected to return.
Michele Weaver, known for her role as Cassidy on Sheriff Country, shared how she managed to film the show while heavily pregnant. Weaver continued working until 38 weeks into her pregnancy, humorously documenting her efforts to hide her baby bump in an Instagram video.
Her recent absence from the series was explained by Weaver in May as a temporary leave to have a baby, assuring fans she would return the following week. During an April episode, Cassidy's storyline saw her solve her sister's case, which led to her being kidnapped by a serial killer. Although rescued, the deputy requested time off, departing with her mother.
The CBS series has been renewed for a second season, with Weaver slated to return. This renewal follows the predecessor, Fire Country, which faced controversy after budget cuts resulted in cast departures. Showrunner Tia Napolitano had previously commented on the dynamic nature of cast changes in Fire Country, emphasizing the introduction of new characters and plot twists.
Napolitano also discussed the thematic direction for the upcoming season, highlighting 'rising from the ashes and recovery' as central themes following loss. She explained the delicate balance of honoring past characters while introducing new conflicts and narrative arcs. News later emerged that Napolitano would be departing as showrunner, with Eric Guggenheim, formerly of Magnum P.I. and Hawaii Five-0, set to take over. Sheriff Country is scheduled to return in fall 2026.
