Parks & Recreation Confessions

“It was announced in March 2010 that Schneider would leave Parks and Recreation at the end of the second season to focus on his film career. Schur claimed the decision was a combination of the original conception of the character switching between the government and the private sector, as well as Schneider’s increasing success in such independent films as Bright Star. Both Schneider and Schur indicated the character would make guest appearances in the third season. Schur said at the time, “He’s going to remain in the world of the show in a way that not only allows but hopefully demands that he’ll reenter it. He’s not going to be killed in some weird accident.” As of May 2013, Schneider has neither appeared nor been mentioned in any P&R episodes since the end of Season 2.”