Washington DC, Jan. 19 -- Actor Josh Charles has admitted that he was not fully prepared for the intense reaction from fans following his abrupt exit from the legal drama The Good Wife, in which he played Will Gardner from 2009 to 2014, according to People.

In an interview, Charles reflected on his decision to leave the series, a move that culminated in his character's on-screen death in season five. While the actor was aware of the storyline in advance, he said he did not anticipate the emotional impact it would have on viewers.

"I knew it would be a surprise, but the impact and response to it was one that honestly, I wasn't fully braced for myself," the 54-year-old actor said. "You live in these bubbles and forget that there are a lot...