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AMC's Guts & Glory has an unexpected tie to The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero expands his ever impressive resume with a new reality series from Shudder, Guts & Glory. The unscripted horror-based competition series premiered on the stream on October 14. Nicotero is well known for his work as a director, EP, and SFX guru within TWDU, but the series also has another fun tie-in to AMC's long-running apocalyptic series. Entertainment Weekly had the opportunity to sit down with Nicotero and discuss the new series, including how the contestants were misled about fi...
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Season 3 Walking Dead actor stars in new true crime horror from Epic Pictures horror label Dread

The Walking Dead universe features the talents of a massive number of actors who have also appeared in horror movies throughout their careers. One actor featured in the third season of the main series is well known for his roles in iconic horrors such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007), and The Devil's Rejects (2005)Lew Temple, who portrayed Axel, a member of the prisoners' group in TWD, most recently appeared in the true crime horror Ed Kemper fr...
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Greg Nicotero shares a cut scene from Daryl Dixon featuring a walker inspired by Army of Darkness

It is always fascinating to see how the SFX crew of The Walking Dead universe continues to reimagine the undead. The Walking Dead began with smart walkers who were seen picking up rocks, turning doorknobs, etc., and as the franchise evolved, so did the undead. TWD director, EP, and SFX master Greg Nicotero recently shared a cut scene featuring a walker that paid homage to a zombie featured in Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness. Throughout the existence of TWD TV universe, actors and creators have ofte...
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3 Ways The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has improved the Walking Dead franchise

AMC has done an incredible job of giving The Walking Dead fans what they want... more content. After the conclusion of the flagship series in 2022, viewers were uncertain about the future of TWDU. The creation of the three direct spinoffs has been a balm to soothe fans who miss the main series. While all three of these spinoffs have their merits, Daryl Dixon far surpasses the others. Fans of Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) were ecstatic to learn he would lead his own series. This character, created...
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5 Walking Dead characters who deserved more screen time

The Walking Dead universe is full of interesting characters, some of whom took the main stage, while others didn't get the screen time they deserved. The series ran for eleven seasons and featured a massive list of impressive actors whose performances drew viewers in, becoming invested in the fates of these characters. The story has always been about the survivors, an element that was crucial to its success and has made forever fans of some of the story's subjects. The series initially focused o...
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Walking Dead actor cast in sequel to Jake Gyllenhaal's 2024 Road House

The 2024 remake of Patrick Swayze's 1989 film Road House is getting a sequel. The sequel is being developed by Amazon MGM studios with Jake Gyllenhaal returning as former UFC Middleweight fighter Elwood Dalton. He will be joined by a Walking Dead actor who appeared in the fourth season. According to Deadline, Aldis Hodge (Cross, Leverage Redemption), who portrayed Michonne's boyfriend Mike in season 4 of The Walking Dead, has been cast in the Road House sequel. Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Ga...
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Thriller starring Willem Dafoe and The Walking Dead's Corey Hawkins now streaming on Hulu

Hulu's latest psychological thriller premiered on the streamer and Disney+ on September 26 and stars award-winning actor Willem Dafoe. The Man in My Basement premiered in the Discovery titles at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before its limited theatrical release. The Man in My Basement is the feature directorial debut of Nadia Latif, based on the novel by Edgar Award-winning author Walter Mosley. Co-written by Latif and Mosely, the movie stars Dafoe, who is joined by Emmy nominee...
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Western romance film featuring two Walking Dead universe actors premieres in October

Level 33 Entertainment has announced a release date for a new Western romance, Where the Wind Blows. The heartfelt romance story will feature two actors from The Walking Dead universe. Based on the USA Today best-selling author Caroline Fyffe's novel, the movie is directed by John Schimke (Red Table Talk, Don’t Tell Larry, A Hip-Hop Story), who wrote the script alongside Fyffe and Mike Maden. The director produces along with Eden Bryant, Brandon Smith, and Ashley Elaine, who also stars. In 2024,...
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Fear the Walking Dead actors in new thriller from Independent Film Company to be released in October

AMC Network's Independent Film Company acquired a new crime thriller, Violent Ends, in May 2025. The film stars two actors from AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, the first spinoff of The Walking Dead. John-Michael Powell (The Send-Off) directs his second feature film, Violent Ends, and is produced by Vincent Sieber-Smith and Undine Buka. Executive producers include Catherine Fegan-Kim and Alex Kim via Midnight Road Entertainment and Billy Magnussen, who stars, via his banner, HappyBad Bungalow.Fear t...
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon clears up some confusion on characters' relationship status

AMC's Walking Dead spinoff, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, is quickly burning through its third season. The fourth episode of the seven-part season, “La Justicia Fronteriza," introduced a new threat, saw emotions run high, and Daryl still just wants to go home. The episode revealed a fascinating fact about the relationship status of the two main characters, which has always been a hot topic of conversation. Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) were initially introduce...
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Walking Dead season 9 actor appears in season 2 of The Boys spinoff Gen V

Prime Video premiered the second season of The Boys spinoff, Gen V, on September 17. The second season's events occur after season 4 of the main series and feature a Walking Dead alum who portrayed a member of Negan's Saviors. Gen V was created by The Boys creator Eric Kripke, with Craig Rosenberg and Evan Goldberg for Prime Video. The first season, which received numerous positive reviews, was released in September 2023 and renewed for a second season shortly after. The Walking Dead actor Zach...
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Amazon MGM new submarine action movie casts Walking Dead final season actor

Deadline reports that Amazon MGM Studios will release a submarine action film titled Subversion, led by Chris Hemsworth, Michael Peña, and Lily James. The project recently added six to its cast, including one villain from The Walking Dead's final season. Alex Meraz, who portrayed Brandon Carver, a member of The Reapers in the final season of The Walking Dead, joins the cast of Subversion. Meraz most recently starred in the third season of AMC's psychological thriller Dark Winds as Border Patrol...
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New York Comic Con's latest Walking Dead guest announcement has fans excited

New York Comic Con is gearing up for an exceptional year with four days of pop culture, film, TV, celebs, authors, and more. The annual event takes place from October 9 to 12 at the Javits Center in New York City. This year's celebrity guest list features an impressive lineup of talent, including The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus. Reedus, who is best known as Daryl Dixon, a character introduced in the first season of AMC's long-running apocalyptic series, will appear at NYCC on Saturday only. Th...
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Walking Dead actor stars in new legal drama, The Rainmaker, streaming on Peacock

USA Network released an exciting new legal drama, The Rainmaker, in August. The series is based on a John Grisham novel that was first made into a movie in the 90s starring Matt Damon. One highlight for Walking Dead fans is that Dan Fogler, who portrayed Luke, appears in the series. According to USA Network the series uses Grisham's same-titled 1995 novel as source material, but does take some liberties by altering some of the details. The 10-part series is produced by Lionsgate Television and B...
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan shares excitement about latest The Walking Dead: Dead City casting announcement

AMC renewed The Walking Dead: Dead City for a third season soon after the conclusion of the series' second season. Filming has begun for the next installment of The Walking Dead spinoff, which will feature a new showrunner and some new faces, including Emmy-nominated Jimmi Simpson. Simpson, who is known for his work in Dark Matter and Westworld, will portray Dillard, but details about the character have yet to be revealed. Soon after the news broke, Dead City star Jeffrey Dean Morgan shared his...
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Queens of the Dead is the zombie movie you didn’t know you needed

IFC and Shudder have something quite unique in store for fans of the zombie genre. Queens of the Dead is the directorial debut of Tina Romero, daughter of horror legend George A. Romero, that follows a group of drag queens in an apocalyptic horror comedy. The movie is set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse which breaks out in Brooklyn. That very night, a giant warehouse party brings together an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies who have to put their differences asi...
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Fan-favorite Walking Dead actor appears in Peacemaker season 2

The John Cena led superhero series Peacemaker has recently premiered its second season on HBO Max. The exciting news for fans of The Walking Dead is that one of the series' fan-favorites joins the cast this season. This season, Cena returns as the titular character, and The Walking Dead's Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon) joins the cast. This series wouldn't feel like a true Gunn creation without the inclusion of Rooker, who has appeared in all of Gunn's movies. Rooker, who appeared in Suicide Squad...
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The Walking Dead finally confirms the existence of a significant comic character in TWD

The most recent episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon continued to explore Spain and introduced exciting new characters. The third season of the Daryl Dixon-led spinoff shifted gears, moving the story from France to Spain. In episode 303, "El Sacrificio," there was one sentence that confirms the existence of a comic character that fans have long speculated could appear in the Daryl Dixon spinoff. The new season of Daryl Dixon picked up soon after the events of the previous season, with Daryl...
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Walking Dead actress to star alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in psychological drama set to release in October

Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis has come out of retirement to star in his son Ronan Day-Lewis' directorial debut, Anemone. The Focus Features psychological drama was co-written by the father/son duo and also stars a famed Walking Dead actress who portrayed a significant villain in the series. Anemone will be the first film for Daniel Day-Lewis since the 2017 film Phantom Thread, which was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. He will be joined by The Serpent Queen actress Samantha Morton, w...
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Actor who portrayed beloved character in The Walking Dead cast in new Netflix thriller

With the conclusion of The Walking Dead in 2022 after an eleven season run, fans have been excited to see their favorite TWD actors take on new projects. One actor, whose character's death was one of the most divisive in the series, has made headlines with his award-winning performances in several projects. Now he has been cast in a new action thriller for Netflix. In the season 7 opener, Glenn Rhee (Steven Yeun) was brutally killed by the newly introduced leader of the Saviors, Negan (Jeffrey D...
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Walking Dead actor's newest horror movie coming to Hulu in September

Shudder, AMC's home of everything horror, introduced a new slasher comedy in December 2024, which featured one of The Walking Dead's fan-favorite actors. Bloody Axe Wound is an RLJE production that will be heading to Hulu this month. Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars in the horror film directed by Matthew John Lawrence, who is well known for his comedy horror Uncle Peckerhead, released in 2020. Bloody Axe Wound also stars Sari Arambulo, Molly Brown, and Billy Burke, with TWD actress Angel...
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AMC's Guts & Glory, from Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero sets new premiere date

The Walking Dead director and SFX guru Greg Nicotero and his crew showcased their incredible talents in the season 3 opener of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. The episode featured some incredible dormant walkers interconnected by overgrowth. Next, Nicotero will host an incredible new competition series for AMC, Guts & Glory, which has now moved its premiere date. Guts & Glory is an unscripted horror-based competition series that was originally scheduled for a September release on Shudder and AMC+...
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Lucifer and Dexter actress added to the cast of season 3 of The Walking Dead: Dead City

AMC has renewed the Maggie and Negan focused The Walking Dead: Dead City spinoff for a third season, which has recently begun filming in Massachusetts. The series is set in Manhattan and continues the stories of the long-time enemies and it seems at least one new face will be entering the fray. Deadline reports that Lucifer and Dexter actress Aimee Garcia has been added to the cast for season 3 as a new series regular. Garcia joins the cast as Renata, who is described as a disarmingly charming l...
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Shudder horror series from Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero won't return for season 5

In 2019, Walking Dead universe director, EP, and SFX guru Greg Nicotero developed a series for Shudder based on the anthology movie Creepshow. The series aired on Shudder, AMC's home of everything horror, for four seasons, and Variety reports that there are no plans to continue the series. Nicotero's series is based on the 1982 film from horror icons Stephen King and George A. Romero, and continues the anthology format established in the movie. The original film inspired Creepshow 2 and 3, but n...
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