Most of the cast's contracts had to be renewed for the ninth season and beyond, and most of the cast did re-sign;[34] the notable exception was Lauren Cohan who plays Maggie Greene. Cohan had sought a pay increase from AMC given her high demand from other networks; while she had signed on to star in a new series, Whiskey Cavalier, for the ABC network, this contract would still enable her to participate on The Walking Dead in a limited role.[35] In April, Cohan confirmed she signed on for the ninth season but only for six episodes.[36]