The producers on the show are well aware of the trepidation by viewers surrounding this momentous event.
People have a gut reaction, says executive producer Greg Nicotero, who directed Lincolns farewell episode.
And their gut reaction is, I dont know how I feel about that.
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I dont know if I want to watch the show if Rick Grimes isnt on it anymore.
Rick has been instrumental in telling a good portion of that story, says the director.
Listen, weve had a fing blast this year, says Nicotero.
Weve been here nine fing years, man.
Nobodys phoning it in, you know?
Thats not to say Nicotero wont miss his longtime partner-in-crime.
Ive been on the show since day one.
Andy and I have been tremendous collaborators, and great, great friends over the last couple years.
We kind of grew into who we are.
It still really hasnt hit me, to be honest.
I love the guy, I respect him, and I know exactly why hes doing what hes doing.
double-check toread our account of Lincolns last dayas well aswritten tributes from cast-members past and present.
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