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This day is bittersweet, folks. It’s supposed to be a good day where we finally get the Season 9 trailer and a premiere date. Instead, it’s more of a bummer with Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman, confirming yesterday that series star, Andrew Lincoln, is, indeed, leaving the show. But, Andrew Lincoln made it official today when he announced his departure himself at the SDCC panel in Hall H. I’ve always believed it ever since Collider broke the news in May, but I think most fans were holding out for a miracle or the reveal that it was nothing more than a cruel rumor. Well, no, unfortunately, it is true, and I must be honest, I’m not happy, and I’m not really sure if there’s a path forward without Rick and without Carl.
“This will be my last season playing the part of Rick Grimes. I love this show. It means everything to me. I love the people who make this show. I’m particularly fond of the people who watch this show.” – Andrew Lincoln
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Regardless, the Season 9 trailer has dropped, and if it weren’t for the fact that Rick Grimes will be no more in just a few, short episodes, it would look pretty damn awesome. Besides that, it was announced at the panel that the Whisperers *will* be introduced in Season 9, and British actress, Samantha Morton, has been cast as Alpha. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sticking with the show until the very end and I am excited for its October 7th return especially because of The Whisperers, but today, it just doesn’t feel the same.
But, you be the judge. Check out the Season 9 trailer below:
The Walking Dead returns for Season 9 on October 7th at 9/8c on AMC.
