The “Walking Dead” dead spin-off loses half of its lead

AMC has lost half of the “The Walking Dead” spin-off.

The network is working on a spin-off fixed by fan favorite characters Carol Peltier (McBride) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus). It was revealed on Wednesday that McBride is leaving the project.

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“Melissa McBride brought to life one of the most interesting, real, human and popular characters in The Walking Dead universe,” AMC wrote in a statement released Wednesday. increase. Hollywood Reporter..

Despite the spin-off losing half of the leadcast, AMC seems ready to move forward without McBride.

“Unfortunately, she is no longer able to participate in the previously announced spin-off focused on the characters of Daryl Dixon and Carol Peltier, which will be filmed in Europe this summer and premiered next year.” The statement added.

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“At this point, the move to Europe wasn’t logically accepted by Melissa. We know fans will be disappointed with the news, but the Walking Dead Universe continues to grow and expand in interesting ways. I am very much looking forward to seeing Carol again in the near future. “

McBride has been part of the world of “The Walking Dead” television since the show’s pilot. The spin-off starring her and Reeders was featured in September 2021. She learned that the production was done in Europe, and she reportedly opposed filming abroad.