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The fans of The Walking Dead are full of anticipation for the upcoming season that will arrive later this year.
And their patience was rewarded when the first trailer of the next series debuted at San Diego Comic Con over the weekend – although there was also some sadness for viewers with the news of the departure of Andrew Lincoln.
Apart from that – and other intriguing details – what do we know about the ninth season?
The next series is taking shape …
When was The Walking Dead season 9 out?
The good news is that the season now has a start date – it will start in the US on AMC on October 7th.
And we will only have to wait another day to see it, as the episode will then air on Fox in the UK on October 8th at 9pm
The ninth season of the show was confirmed earlier this year shortly after the CMA broadcast the last episode of season 8.
What can we expect? 19659013] Well, the images from the first five-minute trailer at Comic Con revealed the appearance of Whisperers and a mbadive community war
The clip suggested that the tension between communities would skyrocket then that war breaks out between Rick, Daryl and Maggie
Meanwhile, the first images of the series – showing a very different Negan – gave us the first hint of the "jump of time" of season 9, with two years after the events of season 8. [19659016"Theshowwillevolveenormously"explainedtheoldHowrunnerScottGimpleIlsvonts'takecareofthingsthatwehavenotseenpreviouslyandwoulddoittogetherwiththeothersinawaythatwehadneverseenbefore
"What [the writers] expected … this is just new. It feels like an evolved show.
Returning to the show and leaving
Well, Andrew Lincoln has confirmed that while he will appear in Season 9, he quits the show – leaving the fans heartbroken. 19659004] "This will be my last season playing Rick Grimes," said Andrew at Comic Con.
"I love this show, it means everything to me, I love the people who make this show – I promise" I am particularly fond of people watching the show, and this has been the # 39: The most extraordinary extraordinary experience of my career and largely because of you guys and the relationship we have here and also in rooms across America and around the world. "
He added," We are deeply, of Ely is proud of the work we have accomplished this season, Angela [Kang, the new showrunner] is amazing and leader with such a clbad … it allows us to really breathe and enjoy. 39, deepen relationships on the screen. "I guess what I meant was that my relationship with Mr. Grimes is far from over …"
It is not yet known who will take the lead, although speculation has suggested that the character of Norman Reedus Daryl could enter
Meanwhile, former star Jon Bernthal – who was playing Shane Walsh – reportedly made a comeback after being spotted on the set – while rumors about Lauren Cohan's future on the show were numerous
. Be back as Maggie – whose baby finally arrives in season 9 – but she will only appear in six episodes of the season with her character being "eliminated"
Meanwhile, newcomers include Samantha Morton as leader Alpha Whisperers. Do you have a story?
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