Andrew Lincoln might be going but he will never be forgotten or replaced.
?There?s no replacing him. There?s no just getting over it. It is something that our characters are dealing with as we deal with it. Andy (Lincoln) is a quintessential leader. I believe, and I know I?m right, that he?s the best leading man on television. There?s something so beautiful about his form of leadership... You are welcomed into the family and he is right there, present, loving, generous, kind, supportive. So you immediately feel that there?s someone, the leader, that wants you to succeed and is thrilled when you do. That can only make you better.? Danai Gurira
Lincoln will exit the show after five episodes in Season Nine.
Many fans are guessing who will fill Rick's shoes but the cast says there is no one who can.
In the end, all the cast can do is honor Lincoln and his Rick Grimes character.
?He?s left us with the example of how to carry on because he gave such a beautiful example himself. I couldn?t say enough amazing things about this man, quite honestly. I always say, ?Was he hatched from an egg?? Because you don?t meet enough people like him that often. It?s been a beautiful journey to have spent time with this man and to have learned from his example.? Danai Gurira
The Walking Dead returns for its ninth season on October 7, 2018.
