Morgan applauded fans who speculated that Norman Reedus was behind choosing a European filming location that led to Melissa McBride’s departure.
A “Walking Dead” character was given the ax for an upcoming spin-off, and fans were quick to jump to conclusions about the cause of the cast change. However, lead star Jeffrey Dean Morgan chimed in to applaud the guesses.
“Some of you have gone too far. TOXIC”, Morgan tweeted 28th of April.
AMC announced in September 2020 that a spin-off series starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride would follow their respective fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier. Showrunner Angela Kang previously described the series as a “road show” for Carol and Daryl.
However, the network confirmed that actress McBride will be leaving the still-untitled series ahead of production in Europe.
“Relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for Melissa at this point,” the AMC spokesperson said, as reported by entertainment weekly.
Former co-star Morgan, who is heading up another spinoff, “Isle of the Dead,” with Lauren Cohan set in New York City, responded via social media to claims that Reedus chose the European location to be closer. of his family with German. -American actress Diane Kruger.
“Attack Rule” [Reedus] why the fuck it has NOTHING to do with? Melissa made a call that was hers alone,” Morgan said. “She wants/she needs a break. She respects that. Factors involved that are nobody’s business. Norm, who has given more than anyone to all of you. Just SHIT.
Morgan added in a direct comment to a fan on Twitter: “Norman had nothing to do with the choice of location. That decision has to do with history, ideas… MONEY. That’s studio/network. Not actors. We can say yes and do, or no, and not do… MAYBE. SOMETIMES. If we’re lucky and we still don’t have a contract. Rarely does an actor have that power.”
“The Walking Dead” concludes its final season this year. A third AMC spinoff, titled “Tales of the Walking Dead,” is also in the works as an anthology series featuring new faces with returning franchise veterans.
This year, AMC Networks is ending three successful franchises, including “The Walking Dead,” “Killing Eve” and “Better Call Saul.” While the respective spin-offs have been announced, the blockbuster line-up change includes new series from existing IPs “Interview With a Vampire” starring Eric Bogosian and “Mayfair Witches” directed by Alexandra Daddario.
Some of you have gone too far. TOXIC. Attacking the norm for some shit it has NOTHING to do with? Melissa made a call that was hers alone. She wants/she needs a break. She respects that. Factors involved that are nobody’s business. Norm, who has given more than anyone to all of you. Just SHIT.
—Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) April 29, 2022
I can’t say it surprises me how quickly people turn on someone they’ve claimed to be fans of for years. People suck.
Even IF Norman decided to move out to be with his family, that’s totally understandable. They supported him in Georgia 🤷♀️ I doubt decisions were made lightly.
—Kelly Oldham (@kell_oldham) April 29, 2022
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