Braugher dropped out of a supporting role in an ER story arc in order to join the Marvel-Fox sequel, reports Variety. Forest Whitaker will replace Braugher on the long-running medical series.
Braugher was most recently seen in the short-lived FX series Thief, as well as the captain of the doomed title ship in this summer's Poseidon.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is in pre-production, gearing up for an Aug. 28 start date in Vancouver under the direction of Tim Story.
