Danai Gurira Is Leaving 'The Walking Dead' After Season 10: Report

The actress, 40, will leave the hit AMC series during season 10, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.

Gurira, who has starred as the sword-wielding Michonne since season 3, reportedly will appear in a handful of episodes in season 10 before exiting the series.

AMC declined to comment on the report.

THRnotes that she will still appear in thethree plannedWalking Deadmoviesalongside former leading man Andrew Lincoln.

“She has been very vocal about saying that she loves the show. We love Danai; we love that character. Right now, she’s got a lot of opportunities and she needs to weigh what she feels is best for her,” AMC programming president David MaddentoldThe Hollywood Reporterin November. “But we certainly would want her on the show as long as she wants to be on it.”

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The Walking Deadproved to be a breakout role for Gurira, whoturned heads inBlack PantherandAvengers: Infinity Warthis spring.

The second half ofThe Walking Deadseason 9 premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.

source: people.com