The Walking Dead: 8 Huge Questions The Movies Must Answer

6. Is This How Heath Returns?

The Walking Dead Heath
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Gradually being built up as a popular supporting figure, Heath's development was cut short when Corey Hawkins left to pursue other opportunities, with the character abruptly written out.

His exit was never explained, with the character instead just disappearing back in Season 7 episode 6, Swear. One common theory was that he was taken by the helicopter people, and that's more or less been confirmed, with showrunner Angela Kang confirming Jadis' RV is the same one we saw Heath driving back in Season 7.

The door has been left open for Hawkins to return, and with the chance of a movie rather than a TV commitment, it should be a more viable option, meaning the movies can bring Heath back and explain just what he's been up to all this time.

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