After becoming one of the primary characters in seasons 1 and 2, Colton Haynes suddenly left Teen Wolf, only to return later in season 6 – here is everything we know about his departure and eventual homecoming. As Scott McCall’s rival and nemesis at high school, Colton Haynes’ Jackson is one of Teen Wolf‘s primary characters from the beginning. However, as the show progresses, he gets promoted to being one of the leading antagonists in the supernatural series.
Towards the end of Teen Wolf season 2, as Jackson transforms into a Kanima after being bitten by Derek, it seems likely that he will have a bigger role to play in season 3’s overarching plot. However, instead of returning as one of the main characters, he surprisingly flees to London with his parents and does not come back until the finale. Because of its hefty runtime, Teen Wolf has a longstanding history of inexplicably eradicating prominent characters like Teen Wolf‘s Stiles (Dylan O’Brien) and Derek (Tyler Hoechlin) – among others. However, Jackson’s exit is strange, considering how Teen Wolf season 2 sets him up as a potential season 3 villain.
In his memoir, Miss Memory Lane (via E!Online), Colton Haynes reveals that his early retirement from Teen Wolf can be attributed to many factors. One of the biggest reasons that contributed to it was the reduction in his pay after season 2. He recalls that the group representing him back then was stirring trouble and making things “a living hell“ for Teen Wolf‘s production team, which later reflected on his pay. Since the offered salary did not meet his expectations and demands, the actor chose not to return for Teen Wolf season 3.
Why Jackson Returned In Teen Wolf Season 6
The last few episodes of Teen Wolf season 6 wrap the show’s epic run by featuring many returning characters. Colton Haynes’ Jackson Whittemore happens to be one of them. In Teen Wolf season 6, episode 17, titled “Werewolves in London,” Jackson Whittemore is reinstated in the show’s timeline as Ethan’s partner. After a having slam-bang showdown with the hunters in London, he finds himself heading back to Beacon Hills, where he ultimately ends up joining forces with Scott and his wolfpack. Together, they set out on a mission to form an army and defeat Gerard Argent. By including many old cast members, Teen Wolf‘s finale brings a satisfying closure to its previously ambiguous story arcs and establishes that although many characters like Jackson drifted away from the pack, their paths were bound to cross again in times of need.
Will Jackson Be In The Teen Wolf Movie?
Teen Wolf‘s ending serves as a perfect setup for Teen Wolf: The Movie, which will mark the return of many characters, including Colton Haynes’ Jackson Whittemore and Tyler Hoechlin’s Derek Hall. Set in the year 2026, the movie will follow another Beacon Hills reunion, where Scott and his crew will take on the town’s most terrifying threat to date. Considering his role towards the end of Teen Wolf, Jackson will likely be one of the good guys in the Teen Wolf movie and will help Scott duke it out with the town’s new overpowered antagonist.
