In a startling bit of news for Ray Donovan, it was revealed that show runner Ann Biderman has quit her role as the helmer for the Netflix series.

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Entertainment Weekly reported that Biderman had decided to step down and will not be leading the cast and crew for the third season of the Showtime series. The writer and producer won't be completely vanishing, though, she will continue with Ray Donovan in the role of a creative consultant.

Showtime President David Nevins expressed how grateful he was for having Biderman for as long as they did, calling her a "signature asset" for the network.

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"Ann Biderman is a uniquely gifted writer and creator. She has done great work on Ray Donovan from her very first pitch through the first two amazing seasons. Ray Donovan has become a signature asset for Showtime and Ann will continue as a creative consultant on the show. We look forward to continuing our relationship with her," he stated.

As the show was recenty picked up for its third season, the producers are now in talks with writer and executive producer David Hollander to take Biderman's position.

The second season premiered on July 13.

The next episode of Ray Donovan will air on Sunday, September 7 on 8 pm ET/PT on Showtime.

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