AMC Defends Norman Reedus After Melissa McBride’s Walking Dead Exit

Earlier this week, AMC announced that Melissa McBride was stepping away from The Walking Dead‘s upcoming spinoff centered on her character, Carol Peletier, and Norman Reedus’ Daryl Dixon. The news was a surprise, especially since AMC has been developing the show for at least a year and a half. But even more shocking was the reaction from several Walking Dead fans. Many…