For Fode, leaving the soap was his choice.

“It was hard because you want to have your cake and eat it too.

You want to be there and I still want to go off and shoot a Marvel movie.

Actor Pierson Fode poses with a smile.

And that was the choice that I had to make.”

At the time, Fode also took toInstagram, offering details about his choice.

What a surreal experience to have, but ultimately I have to go where my heart leads me.

Pierson Fode poses for the camera while wearing a white button down shirt and blue pin-striped suit.

It’s what we all have to do."