Legends Of Tomorrow's Dominic Purcell: 'I'm Walking Away' After Season 6

Dominic Purcell, who plays Legends of Tomorrow's career criminal Mick Rory/Heat Wave, announced Friday that he has "no interest" in continuing on as a series regular.

"Deal isn't done. I have no interest," he wrote via Instagram. "[Whatever] cash they throw on the corporate level. I'm walking away from @cw_legendsoftomorrow. It's been a total pleasure and a humbling experience bringing @dccomics iconic character #heatwave (aka) MICK RORY to life. I smashed this character — not an actor in the world could have done better."

In a now-deleted portion of his original caption, Purcell added, "The studio does not care. The actors['] work ethic and talent must give them the confidence to question authority. Much love to all. It's not lost on me how very fortunate I am."

*Update* On Saturday, Purcell confirmed he will "come back periodically," as part of a handshake deal with executive producer/co-showrunner Phil Klemmer.

Warner Bros. Television had no comment on Purcell's announcement.

The actor's edited post now ends on a positive note: "Big thanks to the cast and crew and all the awesome relationships I've made over the years. Thank you all. Dom."

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The Arrowverse series' sixth season is set to begin Sunday, May 2, continuing the story of the time-traveling team of heroes and villains who band together to help save the world.

In February, Legends was renewed for a seventh season. A few days following the announcement, Purcell said in a now-deleted Instagram post that he would be leaving at the end of Season 7, which was originally thought to be the end of his contract.

Tell us, Legends fans: Are you sad we'll be seeing far less of Heat Wave come Season 7? Comment below!