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Fox renews ‘Lethal Weapon’ with new co-star

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Lethal Weapon” will have a new co-star when it returns to Fox for a third season.

Seann William Scott will replace Clayne Crawford in the action drama based on the movie franchise.

The 41-year-old Scott is best known for his role as Steve Stifler in the “American Pie” film series.

Warner Bros. Television decided not to renew Crawford’s contract. He posted a message of congratulations to the cast and crew on Instagram.

Crawford’s Martin Riggs character will be written out, and Scott will play a new character with co-star Damon Wayans.