On November 11, 2016, it was announced that Fontana was leaving the TV series after his one-year contract with The CW. The New Yorker stated that "Greg, played by the Broadway star Santino Fontana, is particularly appealing," with the AV Club adding "Fontana has solid timing (and great eyebrow waggling capabilities)" and "Santino Fontana, in particular, does excellent work.”
On November 11, 2016, it was declared that Fontana would be departing from the TV series after his one-year agreement with The CW. The New Yorker stated that "Greg, portrayed by the Broadway star Santino Fontana, is particularly captivating," with the AV Club adding "Fontana possesses excellent comedic timing (and impressive eyebrow wiggling skills)" and "Santino Fontana, in particular, delivers outstanding performances.”