'Nashville' Season 5 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: Will Chase Explains His Exit & Other Stars In The New Season

Although "Nashville" has been canceled by its first network, ABC, after four seasons, CMT pick up the American drama series for a new installment. However, it looks like not everyone from the original cast will be in "Nashville" Season 5 as Will Chase confirmed his exit.

Will Chase Confirms Exit In 'Nashville' Season 5

Will Chase revealed that his character as Luke Wheeler will be no longer seen in "Nashville" Season 5. But, he is still looking forward to watch the new installment on its new network. "I can't wait to watch it because it'll be great to let all of these characters breathe a bit and have some scenes that last more than 45 seconds," he said.

Will Chase go "Off Script" with Hollywood Reporter to say his final goodbye to "Nashville." The 45-year-old actor explained that he is pretty contented with "Nashville" Season 4 finale and he is not yet sure if he is going to come back as a guest star. Nevertheless, he disclosed that he will surely miss filming in Music City, the comedy, tap-dancing and the challenging country music.

Series Regulars Who Will Grace 'Nashville' Season 5

Meanwhile, other than Will Chase, Aubrey Peeples is also not set to reprise her role as Layla Grant in "Nashville Season 5, Game & Guide reported. In the upcoming 22 episodes on CMT, the series regulars, like Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and Chris Carmack are the ones who will be back in Music City.

TV chairman Kevin Beggs unveiled that they intentionally made the "Nashville" Season 4 finale with a major cliffhanger. In fact, they would not have opted to have an ending like that if they think that a Season 5 will not be in production. "Nashville Season 5 is set to be released this fall on its new network, CMT.