The Walking Dead: Complete List of Cast Members and Characters

The cast for the new spin-off series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, boasts a star-studded lineup. Here's a rundown of the actors and characters set to appear in the show. With the original flagship series coming to a close in 2022 after a decade-long run, the franchise is entering a new era of expansion and growth.

In 2023, two spin-off shows are set to be released, with the highly anticipated return of Rick Grimes in TWD: The Ones Who Live series. Fans of the zombie series can expect an exciting treat as the new series will mainly focus on Rick Grimes and Michonne, two beloved and long-standing characters from the original series. The brand new trailer for the show hints at exploring Rick’s disappearance and will also focus on Michonne’s journey to finding her husband after years apart.

The new show will also introduce a host of new faces and characters to the family. Here's the complete list of characters and actors slated to appear in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.

Rick Grimes: Andrew Lincoln 

AMCRick Grimes is back in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

When The Walking Dead first started, Rick was the central character and leader of the story, portrayed by British actor Andrew Lincoln, known for his role in Love Actually. Rick was considered the heart and soul of the show. Now, after taking time off to be with his family, Lincoln is returning to play Rick once more in The Ones Who Live.

Michonne Grimes: Danai Gurira

AMCMichonne is also back for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Danai Guirira rose to fame as Michonne in The Walking Dead and has since expanded her career to include roles in major franchises like Black Panther and the wider MCU. Just like Rick, Michonne left the main series but will return to reunite with Rick and search for her family.

Pearl Thorne: Lesley-Ann Brandt

AMCPearl is a new character joining The Walking Dead family

Pearl Thorne is a fresh addition to The Ones Who Live, serving as an antagonist who crosses paths with Rick while he is with the military group, the Civic Republic. The character of Thorne is portrayed by Lesley-Ann Brandt, a talented South African actress renowned for her portrayal of Mazikeen on the popular television series, Lucifer.

Jadis: Pollyanna McIntosh

AMCJadis returns to The Walking Dead after disappearing during the flagship show

Pollyanna McIntosh reprises her role as the enigmatic character Jadis. Initially introduced in The Walking Dead's main series, Jadis has consistently been linked to Rick and his vanishing. McIntosh's return is highly anticipated by fans who are eager to see how her character will contribute to the current storyline.

Major General Beale: Terry O’Quinn 

AMCThe Civic Republic will have a big role to play in The Ones Who Live

Terry O'Quinn, best known for his award-winning role as John Locke on the TV series Lost, will be joining The Walking Dead franchise as Major General Beale, a key leader of the CR.

Nat: Matthew August Jeffers

AMCNat will appear as a companion to Michonne throughout The Ones Who Live

Nat is a new character set to join Michonne on her quest to locate Rick in The Ones Who Live. Portrayed by Matthew August Jeffers, known for his role in the TV show New Amsterdam, Nat will add an intriguing element to the storyline.

Here's the complete list of confirmed actors for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Don't forget to revisit this page for updates on additional names, actors, and show details.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of The Walking Dead, I am thrilled about the upcoming spin-off show, "The Ones Who Live." The return of Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes and Danai Gurira as Michonne is incredibly exciting. These characters were integral to the original series, and their return promises to bring back the heart and soul of the show. The addition of new characters, such as Pearl Thorne (Lesley-Ann Brandt), Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh), Major General Beale (Terry O'Quinn), and Nat (Matthew August Jeffers), adds even more intrigue and depth to the story. I can't wait to see how these new characters interact with Rick and Michonne and how they contribute to the overall narrative.

The trailer for "The Ones Who Live" hints at exploring Rick's disappearance and Michonne's journey to finding him. This storyline has the potential to be incredibly emotional and suspenseful, and I am eager to see how it unfolds. The fact that the show will also delve into the Civic Republic and its role in Rick's disappearance adds another layer of complexity and intrigue. Overall, I am confident that "The Ones Who Live" will be a worthy successor to the original series and that it will continue to captivate audiences worldwide.