ABC has announced that it has cast Eric West to continue the role of Harrison Wright on ABC’s hit show Scandal. The role was originated by Columbus Short, but it was announced that he was departing the show due to charges of domestic violence. It was presumed that the character would be departing the show with Short, but that appears to not be the case. ABC in a statement said, ” We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful, and just plain remarkable as Eric.”
UPDATE: It turns out this story was a hoax. Shonda Rhimes had this to say on Twitter.
I've never heard of Eric West. Harrison is not being recast EVER. How about reporters CHECK THEIR SOURCES before running with a story?
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) May 7, 2014