Moon Knight star F Murray Abraham has quit Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest ahead of its third season, it's been confirmed.
The actor played CW Longbottom – the narrative writer for the show's fictional game company – in 18 episodes across two seasons. But his participation has ended there.
In a statement issued to Vanity Fair from production company Lionsgate, the official explanation reads: "F Murray Abraham will not be returning to season three of Mythic Quest. Beyond that, we do not comment on matters concerning personnel."
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Murray Abraham is a screen legend who has been working pretty much non-stop since the 1970s, and he can currently be can be seen — or rather, heard — in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Disney+ series Moon Knight, where he provides the voice of the Egyptian moon god Khonsu.
Last year, it was announced that Mythic Quest had not only been renewed for a third season, but for a fourth as well.
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Apple TV+'s head of programming Matt Cherniss commented at the time: "Just like critics and audiences all over the world, we fell in love with Rob and his team's sharp writing and full-of-heart, relatable characters that make up the world of Mythic Quest.
"We can't wait for viewers to see what's in store in the upcoming seasons of this brilliant workplace comedy."
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As for Moon Knight, that's been pretty twisty and turny throughout its run so far, with the most recently fourth episode being no exception. If you need help making sense of what's going on, or some ideas about where things might be going next, don't worry, we've got you covered with an explainer.
Moon Knight is now streaming on Disney+, with new episodes every Wednesday. Mythic Quest seasons 1 and 2 are available on Apple TV+.
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