Actor
T J Miller
best known for his portrayal of blowhard entrepreneur
Erlich Bachman
on
HBO
comedy "
Silicon Valley
" will not be back for the upcoming fifth season.
News of Miller's departure comes just five months after he was arrested on suspicion of battery, reported People magazine.
"The producers of Silicon Valley and T
J Miller
have mutually agreed that T J will not return for season five. In Erlich Bachman, T J has brought to life an unforgettable character, and while his presence on the show will be missed, we appreciate his contribution and look forward to future collaborations," HBO said in a statement.
The rest of the show's ensemble cast -- made up of Thomas Middleditch,
Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Josh Brener, Amanda Crew,
Matt Ross, Jimmy O. Yang and
Suzanne Cryer -- is expected to return for the forthcoming season
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