F. Murray Abraham won't return for 'Mythic Quest' season 3

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What you need to know

F. Murray Abraham will not be part of the third season of Mythic Quest.
Producer Lionsgate has confirmed that Abraham will not return but won't comment further.
Apple TV+ points people toward Lionsgate's sparse statement.

Apple TV+ and Lionsgate have confirmed that F. Murray Abraham will not return for the third season of Mythic Quest. The 82-year-old actor played the role of the popular writer C.W. Longbottom on the show.

While no reasons for the move have been given, Vanity Fair cites a statement from Lionsgate that confirms the move. Apple TV+ has since pointed people to that statement when asked for comment.

F. Murray Abraham will not be resuming his role in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. A spokesperson for Lionsgate, the studio that produces the show, confirmed in a statement, "F. Murray Abraham will not be returning to season three of Mythic Quest. Beyond that, we do not comment on matters concerning personnel."

The popular Apple TV+ show has already been confirmed for two more seasons with no mention of Abraham sitting them out. Whether he will return for a fourth season hasn't been confirmed, but it seems unlikely at this point.

Mythic Quest has been a cult Apple TV+ hit and Abraham had previously spoken about his love of his role, saying that he found a "connection and humanity" when working on the show.

All eyes will now be on Apple TV+ and creator Rob McElhenney to see where Mythic Quest goes from here — and whether the news will mean a delay in the arrival of season three.

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