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The behind-the-scenes dynamics of sitcom production can significantly affect character development. How I Met Your Mother was initially greenlit for eight seasons, a lengthy commitment that offered the cast stable work. However, as contracts were negotiated, issues arose. While most of the principal cast returned for the ninth season, Siegel was hesitant due to his evolving career; the success of Forgetting Sarah Marshall had launched him into the limelight, and he was eager to break free from the constraints of his sitcom role.