At the season finale of "Castle" season 6, the episode ended with Rick Castle in a car accident before his wedding. This leaves "Castle" fans thinking about the fate of the lead star.

According to TVLine, executive producer Andrew Marlowe confirmed that season 7 will pick up exactly after the horrific car accident. Marlowe said "We feel like, given the way we left off, we have an obligation to start exactly where we ended. So we'll be picking up in real time."

"Castle" is set to return this fall on ABC. But there are rumors circulating that Nathan Fillion, who plays Rick Castle, will no longer return to the 7^th season. According to an IBT report, Fillion said at the Dallas Convention that "I don't know how it's going to work out after the untimely death of Castle in season 6."

The speculation behind Fillion's exit is still unsure. Regarding Castle, Marlowe clarified, "There's always stuff floating in the back of our minds, but it all depends on James Brolin's availability and finding a story that makes sense and honors the characters."

He further added, "We know that there's a cost to ending a season this way. We know that people are looking for that wedding moment, and that's a moment that we're going to get to. But there's still some storytelling that we have to get through before we get there."

Meanwhile, a spin-off for "Castle" may just be a possibility. Fillion gave the hint at the convention, saying "I know that Molly Quinn is constantly pushing for a Castle spin-off. We're calling it Castle: Legacy." This hint further pushed the notion that "Castle" might end in season 7.

However, Marlowe denies this speculation and said that "I never declared season 7 as the final season." "Castle" was renewed for two more seasons after season 6.

"Castle" will be back in ABC this fall.