Why Did Elarica Johnson Leave ‘P-Valley’? Actress Opens Up Home > TelevisionSource: Getty Images Elarica Johnson Said Her Character Left Quite a Mark on P-Valley — Why Did She Leave By Elizabeth RandolphAug. 16 2022, Published 5:32 p.m. ET Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of P-Valley. When Starz's P-Valley debuted in June 2020, actress Elarica Johnson gave viewers an inside view of the fictional town of Chucalissa, Miss. Her character, Autumn Night, arrived in Chucalissa in the show’s pilot episode with a new name, a mysterious past, and a need for fast employment. Soon, she worked at Chucalissa’s strip club, The Pynk, under Uncle Clifford’s (Nicco Annan) leadership.Article continues below advertisement During Seasons 1 and 2, “Miss Autumn Lakeisha Hailey Savage Night” went from the Pynk’s bright-eyed newcomer to its number one villain. By the Season 2 finale, “Mississippi Rule,” she was left without a job, friends, or support from Uncle Clifford’s staff. Since the ending, Elarica announced that she’s leaving P-Valley after two seasons. So, why did Elarica leave P-Valley as Autumn Night? Let’s find out!Source: StarzArticle continues below advertisement Elarica Johnson said leaving P-Valley was her choice After Clifford told her to leave the Pynk, Autumn retaliated by clearing out the club’s bank accounts, putting on a blond wig, and escaping to Japan while pregnant with her married lover Andre Watkins’ (Parker Sawyers) baby. Once the finale ended, Elarica said she wasn’t returning for P-Valley Season 3. The actress also said she chose to leave the show early because she felt it was the right time to close Autumn’s story. Autumn came in on the wind and that is exactly how she left. The strip club is a revolving door, so many women come and go. Autumn was saved by the Pynk and she saved The Pynk. Goodbye, Ms. Autumn Night. #PValley will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/gv52T4Pgd1— Katori Hall (@KatoriHall) August 15, 2022 Article continues below advertisement “I knew when it was happening because it was my choice,” Elarica shared with Entertainment Weekly about her departure. “It's something I discussed with [creator Katori Hall].” The Harry Potter alum stated she wasn’t sure where her character fit in P-Valley’s Season 3 developments as other characters like Uncle Clifford and Mercedes (Brandee Evans) expanded. In addition to her EW interview, Elarica confirmed her P-Valley exit on Instagram. “WHAT A RIDE,” the actress wrote. “Proud to have stepped foot into the world of @pvalleystarz. It’s been an insane three-year journey in the shoes of Autumn Night. Thank you, @katorihall & @starz. I always take a little bit of my characters away with me, and Autumn has left quite a mark. It was my biggest pleasure working with the cast and crew ... I’ll save that for a longer post, but for now … Thank you, everyone, for all the #love (and hate lol) the support for this show is quite incredible. For Autumn Night, this is a #goodbye For me … it’s a see you on the next one. ”Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elarica Johnson (@elarica) Elarica Johnson said she believes ' P-Valley' fans will miss Autumn Night Elarica also shared that Autumn’s departure will create a void at the Pynk. Throughout her run, Autumn provided fans with a front-row seat to a Mississippi strip club. Now that she’s gone and “back on her feet,” Elarica believes Chucalissa’s crew will miss Autumn, whether they admit or not.Article continues below advertisement “She was a big personality and was the keyhole into Chucalissa and the Pynk for the audience,” Elarica told ET of the “huge mark” Autumn left. “They met these characters through the eyes of Autumn early on, and now that everyone's acquainted, it's time for her to leave. Even within her broken relationships, they came from a really nice place." The actress continued: “Uncle Clifford will miss the daily arguments with Autumn, but also getting to understand who she was and seeing the softer part of her. The same goes for Mercedes. They learned a lot from each other. The note she leaves on isn't the best, but she definitely leaves a history with the Pynk and made a big difference on how things will move forward.” Outside of her creative opinions about Autumn’s journey, Elarica never stated if anything personal caused her to leave the show. In 2022, she wrapped a film playing Marvin Gaye’s ex-wife Janice Gaye in the singer’s upcoming biopic, Sexual Healing. As for the rest of P-Valley’s characters, fans should expect to see them return for Season 3.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Who Sings the 'P-Valley' Theme Song? Meet the Memphis Femcee Has Starz Greenlit Season 3 of 'P-Valley' Yet? Here's What You Should Know Can You Really Go Down to The Pynk? What to Know About the 'P-Valley' Strip Club Latest Television News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. 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