Summary

• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff will be released on September 10, 2023, and has already been picked up for a second season, indicating confidence in the show's success.
• The spinoff will feature an epic storyline set in Europe, with Daryl and his new allies fighting off walkers and transporting a young child across dangerous territory.
• The show will introduce a talented cast, including Clémence Poésy as Isabelle and potentially Melissa McBride as Carol, providing excitement for fans of the original series.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff release date is fast approaching, and what the teasers and trailers have shown of the cast and plot details so far makes it one of the most intriguing TWD spinoffs yet. Inspired by stories and characters from the Image Comics, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff follows the life of the zombie-apocalypse survivor, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), who is trying to work out how he ended up in Paris, France. It will be one of three new spinoffs in The Walking Dead franchise set after the main show concluded and will contain several familiar faces while also introducing a plethora of new actors and characters.

Unlike the other characters in The Walking Dead, Daryl's journey has been rather unique and unpredictable due to the fact that Daryl doesn't appear in The Walking Dead comics. Although this was rather risky considering The Walking Dead's dedicated fanbase, it paid off since Daryl's friendships with Rick and Carol ended up becoming a favorite and important staple in the series. With what The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff news has revealed so far it seems likely that the writers will continue to build off this while also taking even bigger and better risks to make it stand out above the rest.

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Spinoff Latest News

The most recent The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon news is positive for fans of the entire franchise. AMC CEO Kristin Dolan has addressed the possibility of the Hollywood strikes impacting the releases of the Walking Dead spinoffs, but she reassures fans that these shows will be progressing as planned. Dolan addressed the uncertainty in this era of the WGA strikes and the SAG-AFTRA strikes for fair wages, however, she insists that "the reality of the AMC Networks is that we have a pipeline of finished shows that will allow us to continue to serve our viewers across all of our platforms for the remainder of this year and well into 2024."

In terms of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, this news doesn't come as much as a surprise as the show is set to premiere shortly and with only a handful of episodes, it was clear that the filming had long been completed. Of course, the news of a show not being delayed by the strikes is rare these days with so many productions affected by the long strike, and it will be interesting to see how confident AMC remains that their programming will be fine.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Spinoff Release Date

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff release date is confirmed for September 10, 2023. This comes after several teasers hinting at its approaching release. With The Walking Dead: Dead City season 1 ending on July 20, fans of The Walking Dead franchise won't have long before they can dive back into it. The news was finally confirmed at 2023 San Diego Comic Con as part of The Walking Dead presentation. It was also confirmed that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has already been renewed for a second season at AMC.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Spinoff Cast

Although Norman Reedus' will be leading The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff cast after signing on to reprise his role as the eponymous zombie hunter, he is also joined by a plethora of talented actors. In November 2022, it was announced (via Variety) that Clémence Poésy is set to play Isabelle, a religious character that assists Daryl and also seeks his help in escorting young Laurent, played newcomer Louis Puech Scigliuzzi.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff cast also includes Anne Charrier as Genet, Eriq Ebanouey as Fallou, Laika Blanc Francard as Sylvie, Romain Levi as Codron, and Adam Nagaitis as Quinn. According to Reedus, some familiar faces will also be making an appearance in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spin-off, so there's a possibility that some Daryl could end up reuniting with Lincoln's Rick or Gurira's Michonne once his troubles in Paris have ended. It was also recently announced that Gilbert Glenn Brown as Jones signed on for a character named Jones.

In some exciting The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon cast news, there was a leaked behind-the-scenes photo that showed Melissa McBride in France during the show's production. What this means is anyone's guess, but it looks like Carol could show up in some manner in the new season, although that would have to be in the form of a flashback or hallucination since it seems unlikely she could find a way to get to Paris. Either way, it looks like Carol will be on the Daryl Dixon spinoff in some form. The footage from the first episode screened at Comic Con also shows Cailey Fleming returns as Judith Grimes in a hallucination in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Spinoff Story Details

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff story finds Daryl in France where he is taken in by a religious group, including Clémence Poésy's Isabelle. After nursing him back to health, Isabelle tasks Daryl with helping to transport a young boy named Laurent across the dangerous land filled with walkers and other enemies. Though the significance of Laurent is unknown, Isabelle insists he is meant to "lead the revival of humanity." Of course, they will have plenty of obstacles including some deadly foes tracking them. It's unclear if Daryl is specifically the target or Laurent, but when the orders are given to kill "the American," it's clear it is more trouble for Daryl.

Since The Walking Dead's season 11 finale, "Rest in Peace", ended with Daryl telling Carol that he was leaving the Commonwealth to go bring Rick and Michonne home for their children, Morgan and Judith, the series will take place a couple of months after that. Reedus has also confirmed that the six-part miniseries will differ a lot from The Walking Dead, stating how the tone is "kind of a reset" for the universe (via Screen Rant).

How The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Could Connect To Other Spinoffs

With The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon series being the fifth spinoff in The Walking Dead franchise, some fans may be wondering how this show will be connected to the other spinoffs. There have been some theories that Daryl's presence in Paris would link to The Walking Dead: World Beyond since that spinoff established that the zombie virus and its variants potentially originated in France.

However, given that the synopsis states that Daryl is unsure of how he arrives in Paris in the first place, there are also some theories that the mysterious CRM could be involved in the Daryl Dixon spinoff since they have been hunting Rick and may not appreciate Daryl trying to get in the way of their plans. Reedus also stated that many familiar faces will be appearing in the Daryl Dixon spinoff, suggesting that the events in the series will also play an important part in the universe's history and Rick & Michonne's spinoff.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Spinoff Trailer

The full The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon trailer has been released, shedding light on the overall story, the new characters, and the new location. The footage opens with Daryl arriving in France and meeting Isabelle and Laurent at a religious abbey. Before long, he is tasked with the mission to escort Laurent across the deadly remains of France in order to help bring about the revival of humanity. However, it doesn't take long for Daryl to make enemies in this new place as he is hunted by some unknown villains.

While it is fun seeing Norman Reedus back in the familiar role of Daryl Dixon, the show does feel like something new in The Walking Dead franchise. The European setting helps to give it an epic feel with the quest aspect of the story helping it feel like some grand adventure. There are also some fun elements in the footage like Laurent standing underneath the deteriorated Eiffel Tower or Daryl firing an old pistoleer. Overall, the trailer is the best glimpse yet at the ambitious and action-packed plans for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.