May 26--There may be more drama behind the scenes of "Sense8" than on the Netflix science fiction series.
"Sense8" actress Jamie Clayton told BuzzFeed News that co-creator Lilly Wachowski has exited the series as filming continues for Season 2. Wachowski and her sister Lana, the Chicago-based filmmakers behind "The Matrix" franchise, helped write and direct the first season of "Sense8."
"Lilly needed to take some time off," Clayton said in an article posted online Thursday. Lilly, who came out as transgender in March, is focusing on her well-being and could return to the show if Netflix orders a third season, according to BuzzFeed.
Lilly's departure is not the only change for the second season. Show star Aml Ameen was replaced by Toby Onwumere.
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"Sense8," which explores the connection shared by eight strangers around the world, is still scheduled to shoot part of Season 2 June 5-15 in Chicago, according to the Chicago Film Office. Production also took place on the North Side in January.
Clayton posted last month on Twitter that the first episode of the second season is expected to drop around Christmas ahead of a full-season release next year.
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