Bruce Campbell quits ‘Evil Dead’ franchise: “As a borderline Geezer, my interests have diverged”

Bruce Campbell has said he is finished playing Ash in the Evil Dead franchise, citing his physical ability and his changing interests. READ MORE: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ review: hotly anticipated horror sequel never quite catches fire The 68-year-old originally played the character in Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult horror film The Evil Dead and returned for Evil Dead II and Army Of Darkness. His final live-action performance as Ash then came in the three-season TV series Ash vs. Evil Dead, which ran from 2015 to 2018. Writing on X last week (August 20), Campbell clarified that he has permanently stepped away from the character. “Apologies if this news seems new,” he said. “It’s hard to communicate everything with everyone. I tapped out after [Ash vs. Evil Dead].” “Mostly, the reasons were ability and interest, in equal measure. I didn’t want Ash to be compromised by declining skills and as a borderline Geezer, my interests have diverged. I’ll always love Evil Dead to death – literally.” Apologies if this news seems new. It’s hard to communicate everything with everyone. I tapped out after AVED. Mostly, the reasons were ability and interest, in equal measure. I didn’t want Ash to be compromised by ...