Update: Andrew Lincoln has now confirmed that he will be leaving The Walking Dead. Read on for our musings on why that could be a good thing for the show.
According to multiple reports, Andrew Lincoln is leaving The Walking Dead in Season 9, bringing an end to Rick Grimes’ story after almost a decade on our screens. And in some ways, it’s probably the best thing the show could do (short of ending it altogether).
Source: IGN.com Why Andrew Lincoln Leaving The Walking Dead Could Be the Best Thing for the Show