All over the Internet, fans of AMC’s The Walking Dead are buzzing about a set of announcements about the show — one gain, and one loss.
Showrunner Glen Mazzara (who took the reigns from former showrunner and series co-creator Frank Darabont) will not be returning to TWD following the post-production season three. And there will be something following the post production of season three; the second announcement today confirmed AMC is picking up the series for season four. In fact, it was the direction of that and future seasons which seems to be the cause of Mazara’s departure.
The following is a joint statement, released by Mazzara and AMC:
Today, AMC announces the season 4 pick-up of The Walking Dead.
AMC also jointly announces with Glen Mazzara today that for future seasons, the two parties have mutually decided to part ways. Glen guided the series creatively for seasons 2 and 3. AMC is grateful for his hard work. We are both proud of our shared success.
Both parties acknowledge that there is a difference of opinion about where the show should go moving forward, and conclude that it is best to part ways. This decision is amicable and Glen will remain on for post-production on season 3B as showrunner and executive producer.
And a statement from comic creator and producer Robert Kirkman:
I am in full support of both AMC and Glen Mazzara in the decision they have come to and believe the parties came to this decision in the best interest of the future of the show. I thank Glen for his hard work and appreciate his many contributions to The Walking Dead and look forward to working with him as we complete post production on Season 3. I am also excited to begin work on another spectacular season of this show that I know means so much to so many people. This show has always been the result of a wide range of extremely talented men and women working tirelessly to produce their best work collectively. I believe the future is bright for The Walking Dead. Thank you to the fans for your continued support.
And, finally, a statement from executive producer Gale Anne Hurd:
I am appreciative and grateful to Glen for his hard work on ‘The Walking Dead.’ I am supportive of AMC and Glen’s decision and know that the series is in great hands with one of the most talented and dedicated casts and crews in the business. I look forward to the show’s continued success.
No official announcement has been made as of yet regarding who will replace Mazzara as showrunner for season four, as many begin to speculate what “a difference of opinion about where the show should go moving forward” actually means, and how that will impact the future of the show.
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