Jeffrey Dean Morgan Slams ‘Toxic’ ‘Walking Dead’ Fans For ‘Attacking’ Norman Reedus Over Melissa McBride’s Spin-Off Exit

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan is hitting out at any “toxic” “Walking Dead” fans who attacked Norman Reedus this week. Morgan, who plays Negan on the hit show, came to his co-star’s defence after Reedus was accused of being involved with Melissa McBride’s decision to no longer star in the upcoming spin-off featuring Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier.

Reedus plays Daryl in the show, while McBride stars as Carol. READ MORE: Norman Reedus ‘Getting Better’ After On-Set Concussion, Will Resume Filming ‘Walking Dead’ Morgan posted: He then added: READ MORE: Norman Reedus Marks Final Day Of Filming ‘The Walking Dead’ AMC also defended Reedus from online hate. “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,” they tweeted. “Melissa McBride decided she could not participate in the series because relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for her.” “It is inappropriate to direct negativity and anger at another cast member for a disappointing outcome he had nothing to do with,” they 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.” Morgan’s comments come after an AMC spokesperson said in a statement earlier this week, according to TVLine: “Melissa McBride has given life to one of the most interesting, real, human and popular characters in the ‘Walking Dead’ universe. “Unfortunately,