THE WALKING DEAD: Norman Reedus Eyeing Huge $20+ Million Deal; Lauren Cohan's Exit Now Also Confirmed
With AMC eyeing Norman Reedus as The Walking Dead's new lead, the actor is looking to cash in and secure a huge new deal. Meanwhile, it's been confirmed that Andrew Lincoln isn't the only one leaving.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Andrew Lincoln is set to leave The Walking Dead during season nine. The British actor will only actually appear in six episodes, a shock move which is going to rock the series to its very core. Now, it's been revealed that Norman Reedus - who plays fan-favourite character, Daryl - is looking to secure a new $20 million deal which will cement him as the show's new lead.
That's a big win for him and you can't blame the actor for looking to cash in on Lincoln's unexpected departure. Both of their deals ended at the conclusion of season eight and while Reedus is already shooting season nine as negotiations continue, he's expected to confirm this big money contract soon.
It's also been confirmed that those plans to have Lauren Cohan's Maggie appear in only six episodes are because she's also leaving The Walking Dead. While it was initially reported that she might return in the second half of the season, the actress won't have time because of her role in ABC pilot Whiskey Cavalier. It also appears as if the network wasn't willing to pay her the same as her male co-stars.
Will you still tune into the series when it returns this fall? As always, share your thoughts down below.
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