“It was a difficult decision.

A lot went into it,” O’Brien toldVariety.

“The show couldn’t be more dear to me.

Teen Wolf

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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