Revealed: The Real Reason These Characters Left Their TV Shows

Kal Penn Was Written Out of House After Joining The Obama Administration

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Of all the fellows on House, fans appreciated Lauren Kutner for his open-mindedness to new experiences and his willingness to go along with House’s risks. Unfortunately, the cast and crew didn’t jib with Kal Penn quite as much.

While Penn didn’t necessarily cause any on-set drama, he was heavily involved with politics throughout filming. In early 2009, he joined the Obama Administration as an Associate Director of Public Engagement for the White House. His involvement in politics necessitated that his character be written out of the series.