David Marciano will not return as a series regular on Homeland, it has been revealed.
The 53-year-old plays surveillance expert Virgil in the Showtime drama, but will not return as a major player in season three, according to Deadline.
The report claims that he may yet return to the series in a guest starring capacity.
Marciano is currently developing a cable prison drama based on a real criminal enterprise that operates from jail.
He is working on the project with his writing partner Steven Pickman and producer Aaron Kaplan, but it is not being viewed as a starring vehicle for Marciano.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Diego Klattenhoff, who plays Nicholas Brody's long-time Marine friend and eventual love rival Mike Faber, would also not be returning to Homeland as a series regular.
However, it has been confirmed that Damian Lewis will return for the upcoming run as Brody, who was last seen crossing the US border into Canada.
Homeland is set to premiere its third season on Sunday, September 29 at 9pm on Showtime, and will air on Channel 4 in the UK.
Watch Damian Lewis discuss Homeland with Digital Spy below:
