To quote some unknown person who makes everyone nod along in agreement because their words sound intelligent: The only constant in life is change. The same holds true in the world of film franchises. Nothing ever stays the same, as the cast and crew eventually saddle up onto their horses and ride off into the sunset. To bring up another clever-sounding adage, though: If you love someone, let them go; if they come back, it's meant to be. Yes, it's happened more than a few times when an actor bids farewell to a universe then returns as the prodigal child years later. And then we — the audience — stand there, with arms wide open, welcoming them back home.

There are many reasons as to why performers choose to depart film franchises in the first place. Sometimes, it's due to legitimate creativ

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