‘Castle': Will Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic Return for Season 8?

16 April 2015 9:00 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »

With “Castle” on the bubble, fans are anxiously awaiting a renewal. Variety has learned that the ABC drama has yet to be handed an eighth season — however, if it does return, Nathan Fillion is set to come back.

But what about Stana Katic?

A spokesperson for ABC tells Variety that while Fillion’s deal is done, Katic has yet to sign a new contract for a new season. Both leads’ existing contracts are up at the end of this season, which is still a solid performer for the network.

“Castle” will also see a showrunner shift, in the event that the procedural is renewed for the 2015-16 season, which seems likely now that Fillion is locked in.

ABC confirmed David Amann will exit the crime drama, and the search for a new showrunner is on.

Sources tell Variety that series creator Andrew Marlowe will also step away. Marlowe passed down »

- Elizabeth Wagmeister

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