'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAAHAAoDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFgABAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUG/8QAIhAAAQMDAwUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQACAwQGEQUxYQcSEyEy/8QAFQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgX/xAAcEQABBAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAAIDEQQSQVH/2gAMAwEAAhEDEQA/AMnZnUWplioY9acZWzARkREhuT8ktPokY35KoT3DQ+eTDX47ju3lEQmaNr9VTBAdHR4v/9k='%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Jimmi Simpson is the latest to join the cast of AMC's post-apocalyptic drama series The Walking Dead: Dead City as a series regular, as the show gears up for a return with its third season.
Dead City is one of the spin-off projects of The Walking Dead, bringing back Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Maggie Greene and Negan, respectively. Simpson will join the cast as Dillard, but the character details are still under wraps. The third season is currently being filmed in Boston, alongside other filming locations in Massachusetts.
The Walking Dead: Dead City has not received an official release date yet, and the network hasn't revealed plot details. However, it is expected to follow Maggie and Negan desperately trying to escape Manhattan.
Revisiting past projects of Jimmi Simpson
Jimmi Simpson, who joins the cast of The Walking Dead: Dead City, is an Emmy-nominated actor known for his work in a wide range of projects. He starred in Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's HBO series, Westworld, in a guest role, which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. In 2018, he earned a BAFTA TV nomination for his performance in Black Mirror.
Simpson has also been part of other acclaimed projects, such as the Apple TV+ series Pachinko and the Netflix series House of Cards. He most recently starred in Dark Matter, alongside Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. Comedy fans might know him as Liam McPoyle from the long-running sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Here's what we know about The Walking Dead: Dead City
Dan McDermott from AMC spoke about the show's renewal. According to AMC Talk, here's what he said,
“We’re thankful to Eli Jorné for two seasons of Dead City that took the story of these iconic characters in exciting new directions and broadened this thriving Universe by introducing a new corner of the walker apocalypse."
He further spoke about series veteran Seth Hoffman taking over the creative direction of the show for its new season, following Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's characters:
"As we continue to create new stories for a passionate TWD fanbase, we're delighted to have a seasoned Walking Dead veteran like Seth Hoffman at the helm of a new season, alongside the remarkable Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, that will bring new adversaries and alliances and push the boundaries of Maggie and Negan’s conflicted relationship.”
Furthermore, Hoffman shared his excitement about working with these creative collaborators, who turned the past seasons of The Walking Dead: Dead City into memorable television for franchise fans:
“I'm excited to have the chance to dive back into The Walking Dead Universe and work to deliver another dynamic season’s worth of stories to this epic franchise. It's a true honor to chart out the next chapter for Maggie and Negan's iconic adventures in Dead City. Lauren, Jeffrey, and Scott are incredible creative partners, and I'm thrilled to collaborate with them to bring this story to life.”
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 is yet to receive an official premiere date.
Trending
Reply
