'Will Trent' Showrunners Break Down Shocking Character Death
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In “Will Trent” Season 4 Episode 15, Amanda Wagner, a central character played by Sonja Sohn, is killed off, marking a significant shift in the ABC cop drama’s storyline.
- Amanda was secretly working with the FBI to uncover information about the Commander, a figure connected to a cult-like group devoted to serial killer James Ulster, before she was fatally stabbed.
- Series showrunners revealed that Amanda’s death will trigger major events leading to the season finale and will alter the dynamics within the GBI, particularly affecting Will Trent’s character.
- Sonja Sohn was informed of her character’s death early and handled the news with professionalism, and the showrunners praised her impactful performance throughout the series.
- The show may bring back Amanda’s character in future episodes as a projection of Will’s mind, a narrative device previously used for other deceased characters.
