Jennifer Esposito quits 'NCIS' after one season

Actress Jennifer Esposito is exiting CBS police procedural series, "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service", after just one season.
She played NCIS Special Agent Alexandra "Alex" Quinn, who was first introduced in the season 14 premiere, reported Deadline.
"It was a great experience. I could not have asked for a better opportunity than to work with the 'NCIS' cast and producers," Esposito said.
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The reason behind Esposito's departure isn't disclosed, but it is said that the show plans to go in a new creative direction next season.
There's also no word on whether Esposito might return as a guest star or in a recurring capacity in the future.
Esposito was previously a series regular on "Blue Bloods" since the first season until her exit in 2012, due to her health conditions.
She has a recurring role on Showtime's "The Affair" and has booked a role in "Speed Kills" starring John Travolta.