Bruce Campbell Confirms Ash Retirement from Evil Dead

Bruce Campbell has definitively stated he's retired from playing Ash in the Evil Dead franchise. The actor, famous for originating the role in 1981, clarified his decision after his three-season run in "Ash vs Evil Dead." Campbell explained he "tapped out" due to "ability and interest," not wanting Ash to be compromised by declining skills or appear as a "borderline Geezer." He noted the franchise has successfully moved beyond his character, Sam Raimi, and the original cabin, a direction validated by the financial success of "Evil Dead Rise."