For one, there’s Danai Gurira taking part in both Marvel’s Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, the latter of which will likely see Michonne taking a few episodes off from The Walking Dead Season 8.
Additionally, Negan actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan has reportedly been absent from The Walking Dead Season 8 since its May shoot, owing to his role in Dwayne Johnson’s Rampage film.
We’ll see what else The Walking Dead Season 8 has in store (or doesn’t) in the coming weeks, but is the AMC drama about to bleed talent?
AMC’s horror smash usually takes precedence, but according to recent reports, at least three Walking Dead favorites will have reduced roles in Season 8.