Rowan Blanchard's departure from "The Goldbergs" as the character Jackie was her own choice, not a result of being fired or recast. The show's creator, Adam F. Goldberg, initially wanted to keep Jackie's character around but had to write her off after Blanchard declined to continue. Since leaving "The Goldbergs," Blanchard has pursued other projects, including leading roles in films like "A Wrinkle in Time" and the TV series "Snowpiercer."

Jackie Geary was recast in The Goldbergs season 6 and there's a reason why the original Jackie left The Goldbergs. Introduced in season 4 of the show as Adam Goldberg (Sean Giambrone)'s new girlfriend, Jackie was portrayed by Rowan Blanchard. The couple shared an affinity for nerdy fandoms, and their chemistry worked well. However, in The Goldbergs season 6, Jackie returns after spending the summer at NYU with a new personality — and a new actress. Alexis G. Zall had taken Blanchard's...