In September, the third installment of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” is set to air, promising an even stronger influence from iconic zombie films. This upcoming season will see Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier venturing to the United Kingdom, adding a fresh twist to their post-apocalyptic adventure. Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are two of the longest-standing characters in “The Walking Dead” original ensemble, along with Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes. Following the conclusion of the main series, Daryl and Carol have embarked on a mission to traverse post-apocalyptic Europe; they previously explored France in seasons 1 and 2, and are now headed to an unknown location in season 3.
In season 3 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Daryl and Carol’s journey through the EuroTunnel will conclude, transporting them to a zombie-ridden United Kingdom. Previews for the upcoming season have revealed that renowned British comedian Stephen Merchant will make an appearance as Julian, a solitary survivor residing in London. In a recent behind-the-scenes video (available on YouTube), Merchant characterized Julian as “the last Englishman in England,” suggesting that scenes reminiscent of the iconic opening moments of the classic zombie film 28 Days Later (released in 2002 by Danny Boyle) may be included.
As a passionate film buff, I must say that “28 Days Later” took the horror genre by storm with its portrayal of a UK overtaken by a Rage Virus, causing the infected to exhibit heightened aggression, adrenaline, and brutality. However, what truly set this movie apart wasn’t the scenes of infected people, but rather the heart-pounding moment when Cillian Murphy’s character, Jim, wakes up in a hospital after the Rage Virus outbreak and explores the deserted streets of London all by himself. Characters like Merchant’s Julian from “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” could draw inspiration from the resilience and survival instincts shown by “28 Days Later’s” Jim.
Over the years following the debut of “28 Days Later,” numerous zombie productions have been influenced by this groundbreaking film. Shows like “The Walking Dead” are a clear example, where characters like Rick Grimes find themselves waking up in a hospital after the onset of the zombie apocalypse and navigating deserted streets, much like Jim did in the movie. Although the creator of “The Walking Dead,” Robert Kirkman, has consistently denied any connection between his comic series and “28 Days Later,” the resemblance is striking, and it would be intriguing to see a spin-off like “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” explicitly acknowledge and pay tribute to “28 Days Later.
Looking forward to London’s arrival on The Walking Dead is a thrilling possibility for British fans who haven’t yet witnessed how the United Kingdom has evolved in the show’s universe. Stephen Merchant, famous for his roles in Logan and Jojo Rabbit, as well as co-creating iconic series like The Office, will also enrich the cast of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Merchant’s character, Julian, could draw inspiration from Jim in 28 Days Later, making The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, airing on September 7th, potentially the second project of 2025 to reference Danny Boyle’s 2002 zombie film.
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