The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2, new cast members announced at SDCC

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2, new cast members announced at SDCC

As a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead universe, I was absolutely thrilled to witness the exciting announcements and reveals at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) for the spinoffs, Daryl Dixon and Dead City. The energy and anticipation were palpable as the casts and creators graced the stage to share insights into their upcoming seasons.


2024 San Diego Comic-Con saw a robust presence from the universe of “The Walking Dead.” Panels for spinoffs like “Daryl Dixon” and “Dead City,” along with the eagerly awaited second seasons, disclosed intriguing details. Other stars from The Walking Dead Universe, such as Tyler James Williams (from “The Walking Dead”) for “Abbott Elementary” and Danny Ramirez (from “Tales of The Walking Dead”) for “Captain America: Brave New World,” were also present at various panels discussing upcoming projects. Notably, it was announced that “Dead City” would be welcoming several new cast members.

2023 marked the debut of “The Walking Dead: Dead City” on AMC and AMC+, marking it as the first direct spin-off from the original series. This new show delves deeper into the universe, centering around a post-apocalyptic Manhattan backdrop, while exploring the ongoing tales of Maggie Rhee (played by Lauren Cohan) and Negan Smith (portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan).

As a big fan, I have to say that “Dead City” takes a fascinating turn from the forested backdrop of “The Walking Dead,” offering an exciting twist for a spin-off series. In the first season, I follow Maggie as she discreetly arranges a trade: her son Hershel (Logan Kim), who was kidnapped, for Negan. This deal is masterminded by The Croat (Željko Ivanek), a previous Savior seeking Negan’s unique abilities to aid Dama (Lisa Emery). She is the relentless leader in Manhattan, determined to rule supreme among the other gangs on the island.

During the latest SDCC event for “Dead City,” where stars Cohan, Morgan, Ivanek, and Gaius Charles (as Marshal Pearlie Armstrong) joined showrunner Eli Jorné, new actors set to appear in the upcoming season were introduced.

Dascha Polanco is set to play the role of Major Lucia Narvaez. She is recognized for her acting work as Dayanara Diaz in “Orange is the New Black” and Cuca in “In the Heights.”

Jake Weary has been added to the cast, taking on the role of Christos. Some of his previous acting credits include “It Follows,” “How to Destroy a Pipeline,” and the crime series “Animal Kingdom.”

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to highlight that yours truly, the speaker, is a huge fan of Keir Gilchrist. This talented actor brings characters to life in remarkable ways, such as Benjamin Pierce. He has left an indelible mark on the silver screen with his captivating performances, including roles in films like “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” “It Follows,” and the Netflix hit comedy series “Atypical.”

Pooya Mohseni will portray the role of a character named Roksana. Known for her appearances in various television series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Big Dogs, Madam Secretary, Falling Water, and numerous others.

Before the recent casting updates, it was announced that Kim Coates, best known for his role in Sons of Anarchy, would be joining the show. His character is set to be Brugel, the head of Manhattan’s most formidable gang.

1. For the second season, our main cast members are Cohan, Morgan, Ivanek, Kim, Emery, and Charles, joined by Mahina Napoleon playing Ginny, Jasmin Walker portraying The Prefect, and Pallavi Sastry in the role of Nina.

The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2025.

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2024-07-30 16:39