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AMC Defends Norman Reedus Against Online Hate Amid Melissa McBride's Exit From Spinoff

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Norman Reedus has been the target of a lot of online hate ever since the news was announced that Melissa McBride would not be part of the Daryl and Carol spinoff from The Walking Dead.

In response, AMC has issued a statement about the matter. Click inside to read more… “A statement from AMC and TWD: We would like to acknowledge the response to this week’s news related to the previously announced Daryl and Carol TWD spinoff.

Norman Reedus is being unfairly targeted and attacked in social media for a decision he had no part in,” the network tweeted. “Melissa McBride decided she could not participate in the series because relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for her.” The statement continued, “It is inappropriate to direct negativity and anger at another cast member for a disappointing outcome he had nothing to do with.” AMC also added, “Carol is a beloved & vital character and we are working to find a way for fans to again follow her story, as only Melissa could give life to, in the expanding universe around The Walking Dead.

The fans have always been the driving force behind #TWDFamily and always will be.” You can check out the tweets below: The network’s statement comes just after their co-star, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, called the fans out about their treatment towards Norman. “Attacking norm for crap he has NOTHING to do with?

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