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The Walking Dead: Showrunner wants Andrew Lincoln to Return as Rick Grimes on the Show

Angela Kang, showrunner for AMC’s The Walking Dead, recently sat down for an interview with Deadline to discuss the current status of AMC’s flagship show and property. Kang did not hid or mince her words on her desire to see Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) return to the hit show.

DEADLINE: In that reunion love-in spirit, any chance we’re going to see Mr. Lincoln return to the small screen TWD?

KANG: Not this season, but man, I would love it if he did. You know we were talking about having him direct something for a while, but then he wanted to focus on some acting stuff, and he didn’t want to drop out on us at the last minute if something came along, and you know he’s been doing a movie lately.

DEADLINE: Yeah, I’ve heard about that. I’ve heard about that movie.

KANG: Yeah. I mean, you probably know more than I do, but you know, he’s…yeah, the door is always open. Andy, you can come back any time.

The Walking Dead: Showrunner wants Andrew Lincoln to Return as Rick Grimes on the Show
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Lincoln was accidentally teased to return to The Walking Dead universe when he was accidentally included in the cast list for the final episode of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. Immediately, AMC denied Lincoln’s appearance and, when the episode came to air, Lincoln was not included and Rick Grimes wasn’t even mentioned.

There has been a lot of chatter about the Rick Grimes Movies.  The movies were slated to appear in theaters soon, but with the pandemic occurring, production hasn’t even started.  It now appears that a movie won’t make it to our screens until after the final episode of The Walking Dead Season 11 happens.  However, just the past two weeks, Lincoln has indicated that production would begin this Spring, while a director for The Walking Dead indicated that she hopes the movie hits theaters sometime this year.

What are your thoughts on Kang’s hopes for Lincoln to come back? Let us know in the comments below!

The Walking Dead returns this February with six new episodes!

 

56 thoughts on “The Walking Dead: Showrunner wants Andrew Lincoln to Return as Rick Grimes on the Show

  1. I hate to see Danai leave the show. I am excited to hear Lauren is coming back. I really want Andy to come back. I want to see Michonne and Rick back together. I would cry like a baby. Rick the community needs you. Silence the whisperers.

  2. Maggie…dont care. Michonne…whatever
    Everyone thinks its better somewhere else just like Cohen.

    Who cares really…

  3. Um…wow! I’d love to see Andrew Lincoln return. I know there were talks of branch off shows addressing other characters journeys. However, if Andrew and Lauren return to the main show so much the better. I guess part of me knew Michonne would leave, but at the same time didn’t realize. In the long run I am stoked! With this franchise ’til the end!

  4. How can Lincoln come back after his love Danai leaves? How old are his kids going to be at that point in time? That’s just crazy!! Hes already missed so much.

  5. You really need Andrew back I started to like it’s sister show Fear a little more then I ever did and this is the worst mid season finale in a long time!!

    Help RICK!!

  6. Rick Grimes (A.Lincoln)I think we and I will love to see you back on little screen, because you can have deeper plots! That’s what makes the show’s great.movies don’t have the time or capacity to put an epic story in 120 min.or less.That is why people love (TWD-FTWD). So see you on the little screen.John B.N.ESQ,

  7. Of course you need to talk about an exit by now, your many characters are starting to look older; with the time jump.
    With TWD Movies (3) coming out, that takes 3 years of time. Then year four is spent with Rick Grimes and his return to save the day. That could be two season and off into the sunset…

  8. Darryl and Michonne have been holding me to the show. Bring back the full cast. Rick..come home. Michonne stay Maggie come back. I have decided to stop watching if you guys dont pull something together.

  9. Need rick back cause these new guys got no balls and for some reason they making Daryl softer than the Walker’s heads lol
    #bringrickback

  10. We love you Andrew Lincoln, I’m a TWD fan til death you are missed in this show and no one can replace you, my family love the show and especially me lol. Please come back, it’s not the same without you bro…

  11. I’m still watching but, I have to admit that I’m feeling discouraged that Danai is leaving now too. I can’t believe they killed Carl off, Rick and most of the original cast. I am starting to lose interest.

  12. Ive been sayin for awhile bringing back Rick & reuniting him with Daryl & everybody else gettin em goin again… goin against alpha & any other outsiders would be exactly what this show needs …we shouldnt hv nvr got rid of Carl but theres no turnin back on that but bringing back Rick would be what i think evrybody wants…also how you go about bringing him back writing him back into tha show is very important has gotta be dun in a way that’ll jus blow evrybodys mind mayb in a way that you can direct it to where Daryls in a life or death situation & Rick shows up to save his life or mayb evn Daryl & Judiths life sumthin to that aspect ..iam jus sayin sumthin to think about

  13. TWD has been a flop since Rick left and many know this. For the communities to allow all the deaths and deceit to occur is beyond acceptable and characters that should have been killed off long ago drives us away!

  14. i would love for rick to come back show hasnt been the same since he left.and i really wish michone wouldnt go.shes one of my favorite characters too

  15. Yes!!! I would love to see “Rick Grimes” come back. Love to hear that “Maggie” is coming back as a regular!
    Fan til the end!
    By the way, as a huge fan, I am bothered by one thing…using God’s name in vain! Why? Just leave it out of the script. Seasons 1-6 not one time. Now, ever since the character Negan arrived on the set, the foul language has been horrid! Look, no one is going to say, “I’m no longer watching TWD because they ARE NOT cursing!” BUT, people might say, “I’m no longer watching because they ARE cursing way too much!” Just wanted to throw that in there!

  16. Please Andrew come back us fans So miss you. RICK is twd. Watching now is like watching a John Wayne movie Without John Wayne. Big hole please 4 the same of us lost fans. Come back Andrew please. I am begging. HOWEVER I’m not alone there’s millions of us begging, come back Rick.

  17. Wasn’t he killed though, how would he come back? I haven’t caught up yet, so I’m not entirely sure but that’s normally how people depart from the show. They could spin it and he could be immune to the virus or something ‍♀️

  18. My Name Is David Carrasquillo and I have been watching the show since the beginning, but ever since Rick left it is like losing a child or Love one. I really hurt that is the first time I feel so much pain for an actor. If Rick doesn’t return to the show then it should just be canceled, there really is no point, no Rick no show. My email is. ([email protected]).

  19. I wouldn’t miss Michonne. I didn’t think she was a good mate for Rick. As for Maggie, she thought she was too big for her britches ! Bring Rick back, sans Michonne.

  20. DONT KILL MICHONNE!!! At least leave it so she can return at a later date. I know actors and actresses need to pursue other options from time to time and who can blame them. But please don’t kill her off. I was hoping for a family reunion for her and rick sometime in the future On this show or on one of the other TWD shows.
    Deb Shevenko
    Nashville, TN.

  21. No. He was saved by that girl (Can’t remember her name right not!) that lived at the garbage dump and they flew off in a helicopter.

  22. The show is starting to get boring. I have watched every one, but not interested in the way it’s going

  23. I’ve been a fan since the start..but dont like that all the main characters are departing whats gonna keep this show going ?

  24. I would love it if Rick Grimes came back, Michonne stayed. However, we could do with out Maggie’s character. I’ll still watch TWD no matter what.

  25. Bring him back! I don’t care how, get him back in there! He would restore so much to the show again. He was a major part of it and we all want to see the reunion.

  26. Don’t really care if Michonne leaves. Anyone looking for a family reunion needs to go back to before Shane and Lorrie were killed off. Rick, Shane, Lorrie and Carl (and then Judith) – THAT was the family. Bring back Rick and Maggie, let Negan be Negan with Alpha and Beta, let the herd finish off what’s left of the Whisperers, Rick and Negan become best buds, and Eugene finds a cure for the virus. End of a fantastic series.

  27. I find it funny that all the people who say this show sucks still find the time and energy to comment about it. If you don’t like it don’t watch it. As for me I love it. I will miss Michonne but can’t wait to see Maggie back. I am still waiting for an Alpha and Carol showdown!!!

  28. I hate Michonne is leaving. I’ve prayed for Rick to come back to us and I think the shows been wonderful with Maggie gone. I really think the show is fine without her but definitely need and want Rick back.

  29. With Danai Leaving!, We And Judith Aka “Lil Ass Kicker” Need Rick Grimes back in the Action, The way he left, I feel Judith, Daryl, Michone, carol at least they the Characters Deserve some Answers to what the hell happened to him and where he has been

  30. I definitely think that having Rick return to the show would be a huge asset. Danai leaving can be dealt with, and Lauren’s return will hopefully help bring back some of the draw to characters that have played major roles in the show. Having Maggie lead should be approached slowly and hopefully some background on where she’s been will work into the show. I don’t want a constant war with Negan though. His character has been the most interesting and evolving especially regarding Judith, as a friend and protector. I would love to see Rick’s character return. There has been something missing and the show has suffered a little without his presence. Putting Aaron and Gabriel in leadership roles isn’t working quite as well.

  31. Please bring Rick back & let there be a family reunion!!! Michonne also should come back!!!

  32. Please bring back the ultimate leader who bounded the people in the show n made this show amazingly awesome… Please bring Rick Grimes(Andrew) back.

    Bangalore, India

  33. It’s like how do you write superman without superman or batman without the bat lol.. his was main character season 1 episode 1. This makes no sense without the main person.. PLEASE BRING RICK BACK…! Not to take from anyone else in the show but.. it just like having catwoman n robin or joker and bat girl take over the whole show.. smh it don’t make any sense to just stop having main character. FINE…! He doesn’t want to return. Do what Hollywood does best RECAST… NOT THAT I WANT THAT AT ALL… but most actor who decide to stop a show or movie dont come back easily.. HERE’S TO HOPING…!! Remember how many actor played batman or superman..!! It can happen..!! With the right person to play him… I mean he left the way he did wouldn’t be to hard…!! Just think about..!!

  34. That would be so awesome if rick came back poor little Judith I have no family if Michonne is no longer there and Rick hasn’t come back!

  35. Please bring Rick the show needs him and the walking dead just not the same since he left I would love to see him return

  36. Killing off Carl was the beginning of the end Rick leaving killed my once favorite show. It all started with Rick it should end with Rick. Just think how many viewers jumped ship when Rick left I was one of them.I keep up with TWD sites just waiting to hear if Andrew will return.

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