It's been nearly two years since Damian Lewis' character Bobby Axe Axelrod was killed off on Billions, and fans are still wondering why the actor decided to leave the show. According to Lewis, it was simply time for his character's story to come to an end.
I think we all felt that Axe's journey had come to a natural conclusion, he told The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. It just felt like the right time for me to move on and explore other projects.
Lewis also hinted that his decision may have had something to do with wanting to spend more time with his family. I have young children, and I want to be around for them as much as possible, he said.
Whatever the reason, fans will always remember Bobby Axelrod as one of the most fascinating characters on television. Thanks for everything, Damian Lewis!