“It was a difficult decision.
A lot went into it,” O’Brien toldVariety.
“The show couldn’t be more dear to me.

Dylan O’Brien on ‘Teen Wolf’.Everett Collection
It was the first thing I ever did I and so many people there are extremely dear to me.
It was something I was trying to make work but it all happened very fast.
We were trying to figure it out.
I wish them well and I’m going to watch it the first night it comes out.
I hope it f—ing kicks ass, but I’m not going to be in it.”
It’s a devastating blow forTeen Wolffans.
Plus, he’s just the best.
Viacom reps didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
For more, read the original interview atVariety.
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