The Walking Dead season 8: Negan absent from the first episodes?

Season 8 of The Walking Dead is in full preparation and filming has just begun. But Negan misses the call .
Season 8 of The Walking Dead is in full preparation and shooting has just resumed . We know already that the first episode of season 8 of The Walking Dead will celebrate the 100th episode of the series and will pay tribute to him! The fans are more than eager to find the team in season 8 of The Walking Dead which looks a little less dark and depressing than the previous one . The shooting of the new season began on May 1st and we have already seen the interpreters of Rick, Carl, Carol or Daryl … But still no Negan! Would our favorite psychopath be desired?
We all remember the last episode of season 7 of The Walking Dead ! Negan was frightened of his life by discovering a zombie-like Sasha in his coffin. One would have almost believed that it would pass under his fangs, but no! The arrival of Shiva, the tigress of Ezekiel, it still cold in the back and our dear psychopath took his legs to his neck. Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan) has not yet set foot on the set and his absence fuels rumors and crazy theories about the future of his character . Would Negan be afraid of Rick ? Will Negan die? Is Negan going to be replaced by a character even more crazy and powerful than him? (If that exists …), is Negan the real Negan? What questions without answers … But, Let’s not forget that in the last episode of season 7, Neclan claims “We go to war” in front of all his men, so his return on the shoot will not be long! Season 8 of The Walking Dead will be back this fall on AMC , we can wait! In your opinion, what is the future for Negan?