The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon casts Stephen Merchant for season 3

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon casts Stephen Merchant for season 3

As a seasoned movie enthusiast with a penchant for both comedy and drama, I must say I am genuinely thrilled about Stephen Merchant joining The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon universe. His versatile acting skills, as showcased in films like Logan, Jojo Rabbit, and Fighting with My Family, promise an intriguing addition to the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead.


Known for his roles and creative work on series such as The Office, Extras, and The Outlaws, Stephen Merchant is set to appear in the upcoming third season of The Walking Dead under the character Daryl Dixon.

Starting soon in the UK on Sky and NOW, the second installment of the Walking Dead spin-off titled “The Book of Carol” begins its run, with a third season already confirmed as of July.

In contrast to the first two seasons set in France, Season 3 will be filmed and set in Spain instead, following Daryl’s (Norman Reedus) adventures.

“Being a fan of ‘The Walking Dead’ and specifically Daryl Dixon, I was thrilled when they invited me to become part of the TWD universe in season 3. However, please don’t press for spoilers – I can’t reveal any details.

Details of Merchant’s character in the series are currently under wraps.

Enthusiastic about the character ‘Daryl Dixon’ from ‘The Walking Dead’, I felt thrilled when given the opportunity to be part of the ‘The Walking Dead’ universe during season 3. However, I won’t disclose any spoilers – I prefer to keep such secrets under wraps.

— Stephen Merchant (@StephenMerchant) September 30, 2024

The movie credits for this merchant feature Logan, Jojo Rabbit, and Fighting with My Family, a production where he not only starred but also penned the script and sat in the director’s chair.

This year, the third installment of the merchant’s humorous crime drama series titled “The Outlaws” was broadcasted, giving the impression that it wrapped up the narrative.

When asked if there could be a fourth season, Merchant replied: “Keep it open as an option. However, I wouldn’t rule anything out entirely.

After wrapping up a series, the sheer tiredness makes pondering over ways to revive all characters seem daunting. Yet, we’ve proven that such a feat is achievable.

Get ready! The second season of ‘The Walking Dead’ featuring Daryl Dixon is coming to Sky Max and NOW on October 4th. Here’s a guide on how to subscribe to Sky TV to catch the action.

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2024-10-01 15:35