John Francis Daley’s Journey from Bones to Director

For a remarkable seven-year stint, John Francis Daley captivated audiences as the affable Lance Sweets on Bones. Yet, beyond his on-screen prowess, Daley wielded his talents behind the scenes as a screenwriter, penning hits like The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and Horrible Bosses.

However, the allure of directing his own screenplay proved too enticing to resist, prompting Daley to bid farewell to his approximate $35,000 per episode salary. In a dramatic turn of events at the outset of the tenth season, Daley’s character met an untimely demise, driven by his relentless pursuit of an FBI conspiracy—a fitting end to a character whose intellect and determination left an indelible mark on fans.