Drama Unfolds: Taylor Frankie Paul Out As 'Mormon Wives' Resumes Production

Production Resumes Amidst Drama

The hit Hulu series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is gearing up to make its return to the screen. Following a significant pause in production due to a domestic assault investigation involving cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, the series is set to resume filming. However, according to insiders, fans won't be seeing Taylor on their screens when the cameras start rolling again.

Reports from People indicate that both Paul and Mortensen will not be part of the resumed production. While it's unclear if Taylor's absence from the show is indefinite or temporary, the decision marks a significant shift in the show's dynamic.

Inside the Cast's Decision

A source close to the situation revealed that the "Mormon Wives" cast was against filming with Taylor. "The girls are very overwhelmed," shared the insider. "They all banded together and they don’t want to come back right now." This sentiment underscores the tension and challenges faced by the cast during this tumultuous period.

“We just thought for everyone’s mental health, let’s take a beat and let’s not film right now. That’s probably the best thing for everyone in this situation.”

In a candid conversation on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Jessi Draper shared insights into the cast's decision to halt filming. "Me and the girls, we did decide to stop filming when we found this out because we were starting to hear things a little bit before it leaked," Draper mentioned. "We just didn’t want to be filming and say the wrong thing on camera, not knowing the full story yet."

Support from the Network

Despite the chaos, Draper expressed gratitude for the support from both the production team and the network. "We went to production and the network, and they were all so supportive," she added. "They handled it so well. Because of that, we all felt comfortable being like, ‘You know what? This is our real lives and if we want this show to continue to be successful, we have to handle this the right way.’"

With the team collectively prioritizing their well-being and authenticity, viewers can expect a refreshed return of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, albeit with Taylor Frankie Paul missing from the mix.