Anna Faris' exit from Mom a 'nightmare' for cast and crew as actress dropped news just days before new season began

ANNA Faris' sudden departure from CBS comedy MOM has become a "nightmare" for the crew, as it comes just days before the new season was due to begin filming.

Sources close to the show alleged that her announcement was "a surprise" and "none of us are happy about that."

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"It was sudden and unwelcome, and it left the entire network scrambling," the source told People magazine.

"This is not a good thing at all."

Anna was the lead role on the comedy, along with Allison Janney, and the series was a hit for the network.

The source continued that with one of the leads gone, it has become a "nightmare" for the network, adding that "Mom has been one of CBS' more profitable scripted shows, in a very challenging economic time."

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Anna confirmed her departure on Thursday night on social media, writing: "The past seven years on Mom have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career.

"I’m so thankful to Chuck, the writers, and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience.

"While my journey as Christy has come to an end, allowing me to pursue new opportunities, I’ll be watching next season and rooting for my TV family."

Production on season eight was due to start on September 14.

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Mom debuted in 2013 and followed dysfunctional daughter/mother duo Christy and Bonnie Plunkett, who, after having been estranged for years while both were struggling with addiction, attempt to pull their lives and their relationship together by trying to stay sober and attending Alcoholics Anonymous.

Allison has won two Emmy awards for her work as Bonnie.

Anna found fame in the Scary Movie films, and later launched her own acclaimed podcast, Unqualified.

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She divorced Chris Pratt in 2018 after 11 years of marriage, and in 2020 confirmed she had been engaged to boyfriend Michael Barrett "for a long time."

The 43-year-old actress showed off her large sparkler in a new Instagram snap promoting a chat with American Pie star Jason Biggs, which features on her podcast Unqualified.