Damon Wayans says he's stopped his deadly weapon

Damon Wayans says he's done with Deadly weapon.

In an interview with Electronic Urban Report, Wayans announced his intention to leave Fox's drama action after the production of the third season in 13 episodes, which began on September 25 and ends in December. AND made contact with Fox for comments.

"I'm going to leave the show in December after finishing the first 13 [episodes]"The 58-year-old actor said in a video interview released Wednesday." I do not know what they expect, but that's what I expect. "

Wayans cited his age, his diabetes and his "16-hour days" as the main reasons for his decision to leave the series produced by Warner Bros. When the interviewer asked him if he was "in charge", Wayans confirmed that he had "finished". "As Murtaugh said:" I'm too old for that, "he said, stressing again that he was not joking." I gave them enough time to find a replacement. "

Asked what he's going to do next Deadly weaponWayans said, "I'm going back to the stage and trying to get my smile back."

"You have to look yourself in the eyes and go," Who are you? "Everything can not be a matter of work," Wayans said. "I come from a big family, from a loving family and I have not seen them. All family reunions, I'm too tired or I can not because it conflicts with work. My grandchildren … I have missed recitals and graduation and for me it's not worth it. There is a better way to live life. "

The announcement of Wayans comes after a few difficult months Deadly weapon, that Fox has renewed for a third season of 13 episodes earlier this year. In May, former co-leader Clayne Crawford, who played Murtaugh's partner, Riggs, was fired after being reprimanded several times for his behavior on the set. Seann William Scott joined the series in July as Crawford's replacement, playing Murtaugh's new partner, Wesley Cole.

Deadly weapon is a televised remake of the cop cop movie franchise with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. The series follows two incongruous policemen, Roger Murtaugh (Wayans), an aging family detective, and Wesley Cole (Scott), a former CIA agent who has created a new partnership with Murtaugh as he adapts to the life in Los Angeles.

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