'Teen Wolf' Season 5 Spoilers, Cast News: Tyler Hoechlin Leaving Hit Show

By Arvin Donguines, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, March 15, 2015

The latest "Teen Wolf" Season 5 cast news and update reports indicated that cast member Tyler Hoechlin will be leaving the hit supernatural drama series.

But this decision doesn't entirely mean that fans won't be seeing Derek Hale anymore -- the mysterious werewolf won't be gone for good.

"Tyler Hoechlin decided he wanted more time to pursue movies," executive producer Jeff Davis informed the media at the PaleyFest held on Wednesday. "We talked and creatively agreed that maybe this was a good season to refocus on the teens of Teen Wolf, and while he won't be a series regular anymore, I can say that you probably won't have seen the last of Derek Hale."

"We love him and miss him," the showrunner went on to add.

Fans may remember Derek undergoing a drastic transformation last season. With a new set of skills and abilities, the character is really something to look forward to in the upcoming season.

"We did see him go off into the sunset in the last episode, but Derek could be back," Davis said. "I wouldn't count him out."

As for what to expect when Teen Wolf returns to the small screen, Davis went on to say that this season will see the characters "growing."

"A season of seeing of seeing our teenagers turn into adults and question whether their going to be able to keep their friends. A lot of high schoolers have the fear that when you graduate you move on and you lose your friends. That's something that happens everywhere I think," he said.

"Teen Wolf" is slated to air its premiere episode for its brand new fifth season this summer.