According to TVLine, Scary Movie alum Anna Faris will officially not be reprising her lead role as Christy Plunkett in the upcoming eighth season of CBS’s popular sitcom Mom after starring alongside Oscar winner Allison Janney for seven seasons from 2013-2020.
“From the inception of Mom, Anna was the first and only choice for the role of Christy,” WBTV, CBS, and Chuck Lorre Prods. said.
For her performance as Bonnie, Janney has earned won 2 Emmy Awards out of five nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
“We are so proud of the stories we have been able to tell during Anna’s seven years with us.