Why did Damion Lewis leave Billions?

Why did Damion Lewis leave Billions?

The actor, who also starred in Showtime’s “Homeland,” left “Billions” at the end of last season, fulfilling his long-standing plan to spend more time with his family in England. His wife, actress Helen McCrory, died of cancer in April.

Will Damian Lewis be back on Billions?

Bobby “Axe” Axelrod is on the run from the law, and portrayer Damian Lewis will not be returning to “Billions” next season.

Was Damian Lewis written out of Billions?

Showtime’s Billions was led by a thrilling duo in Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti, but Lewis had his reasons for leaving the hit drama after season 5. In 2021, Damian Lewis said farewell to Billions and his character Bobby Axelrod after five seasons, and his departure ended up significantly impacting season 6.

Will Axelrod come back?

Damian Lewis aka Bobby Axelrod is leaving the series. “The goodbyes on Billions and the hellos on Billions are never permanent; nothing is etched in stone. But that said, Damian’s time as a regular on Billions has come to an end,” co-creator Brian Koppelman told EW.

How was AXE written out of Billions?

At the end of Billions’ fifth season, Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) had finally met his match. He was cornered by Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti), with jail time on the horizon. Rather than accept that fate, Axe left his whole life behind — including his new romance with Wendy (Maggie Siff) — and fled to Switzerland.

Will there be Season 7 of Billions?

“Billions” has been renewed for Season 7 at Showtime, Variety has learned exclusively. Season 6 of the series debuted on Jan. 23, with new episodes airing every Sunday on Showtime. In season 6 , the dust of season five clears to reveal a world that has evolved.