It’s natural to want to see one’s favorite actors in other media they’ve done. The Walking Dead has many fans that follow the series due to their liking for certain characters. This makes their actors gain fan followings, with these viewers happy to check out the actors’ filmography.
Now that the show will be coming to an end, it’s worth doing your homework on the acting credits of the cast. Of these, certain actors have delivered great performances in a number of films and TV shows. In order to expand your own viewing experience, be sure to go and have a watch of these selected movies and TV series starring these actors.
Lauren Cohan: The Boy (2016)
A young woman is brought in as a nanny to what she believes to be a little boy. Upon arrival, she’s horrified to learn her job is to babysit a porcelain doll instead. As she begins this odd employment, strange circumstances begin happening that all tie in to the doll.
The Boy delivers a supposedly killer doll that ranks among the best. Lauren Cohan’s more outspoken role in The Walking Dead might make you think she can’t play quieter roles, but her performance here will turn off any doubters as she plays the classic horror lead.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Rampage (2018)
The release of rogue experimental pathogens infect animals and cause them to mutate into enormous monsters. This brings in the intervention of the government, who work with a primatologist to contain the disaster before it escalates.
Falling somewhere between Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s best roles in film and television, Rampage is a crazy film that relies on its action set pieces. Morgan’s performance is noteworthy due to him playing a character who seems like what Negan would be if he were a good guy who worked for the government.
Norman Reedus: Ride With Norman Reedus (2016-Present)
Motorcycle enthusiast Norman takes it to the streets all around the world in a bid to get the most out of every locale. He’s not alone in his many rides, with Reedus bringing along many well-known personalities and friends in his journeys.
Norman Reedus might have starred in several films and shows of his own, but it’s best to check him out in this series as you get to see the real guy. Along with that, the many sights to see are definitely worth a watch. Not to mention the dynamic between Reedus and his travel partners.
Michael Rooker: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
After their successful defense of Xandar, the Guardians of the Galaxy find themselves being invited by Star-Lord’s father Ego to his planet. Meanwhile, his adoptive father Yondu is searching for Star-Lord himself, in what ultimately results in Ego’s true intentions coming out.
Michael Rooker ranks around the top in the best MCU performances delivered, with Yondu really coming into his own in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Of course, his epic escape scene has become an iconic moment for the character, one that makes the entire movie stand out.
Sarah Wayne Callies: Prison Break (2005-2017)
A man is sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit. This prompts his brother to enter the prison himself in order to break his sibling out. Even after escaping, the pair find it difficult to shake off the hunt for the authorities off their trail.
Known for its gritty backdrop, Prison Break promises a sheer amount of thrills from its premise. Here, Sarah Wayne Callies plays the prison doctor who falls for the main doctor, following which she also goes on the run with the protagonists.
Jon Bernthal: The Punisher (2017-2019)
The killing of his family sends Frank Castle over the edge, as even gaining revenge for their demise doesn’t bring him peace. Now a vigilante out on the hunt for criminals, the Punisher uses any kind of brutality and lethal means to get justice.
The intensity of the main character’s methods could be difficult to stomach, but it’s a fair representation of how violence can be the answer to stop further violence. Jon Bernthal brings it his all in this role, with the actor at his A-game in channeling the main character’s tortured mindset through the use of cool quotes and awesome fight scenes.
Michael Cudlitz: Southland (2009-2013)
A look into the lives of officers in the Los Angeles area, Southland ventures into dramatic territory with its depiction of the effect crime can have on people working on the side of justice. The series also takes an insightful look into the personal lives of the characters.
Michael Cudlitz was seen as the tough guy Abraham in The Walking Dead, and is at the opposite side in this series. Playing a closeted gay cop, he’s in form by portraying the difficulties in accepting his sexuality and gaining the acceptance of his peers.
Steven Yeun: Burning (2018)
A young man is in love with a childhood friend but is disappointed when she brings around a mysterious man in their lives. With his odd hobby of burning down greenhouses, this man slowly reveals more sinister intentions that begin to get worse and worse.
Burning is something of a character study, in that it’s a slow-burner of a film that deliberately leaves questions for the viewer even after the movie is over. A part-drama and part-thriller, Steven Yeun’s dark character retains interest throughout the story.
Tom Payne: Prodigal Son (2019-Present)
A profiler for the NYPD is haunted by the demons of his past as he’s forced to renew contact with his serial killer father in order to hunt down criminals committing similar crimes. With his gift of seeing things from the point of view of the killer, the man tries his best to retain his sanity.
There are a whole lot of dark moments to be found in this series, which makes it a delicious thriller that will make you breeze through the episodes. Tom Payne is well supported by Michael Sheen, as the pair play a father-son duo who constantly battle between their inner good and evil.
Andrew Lincoln: Love Actually (2003)
Around Christmas time in London, numerous people juggle their problems and the incoming festivities. As heartbreak and new love are to be found, these people make decisions that can lead to results for better or for worse.
Love Actually ranks at the top of the most rewatched romantic comedies. This comes down to the unique storylines all wrapped into one theme of the holidays. Andrew Lincoln plays what might be his other most iconic role of a man hopelessly in love with his best friend’s wife.