The Walking Dead Spinoff Show Unveils Heartbreaking Reunion: Rick Hallucinates Seeing Carl Again

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New art speculates on the return of Carl in the upcoming Walking Dead spinoff, The Ones Who Live, suggesting he may appear as a hallucination to Rick.

There is no confirmation of Carl's appearance in the spinoff series, despite the plausible scenario depicted in the artwork. The Ones Who Live will primarily center on Rick and Michonne's stories, delving into their experiences with the CRM and possibly showcasing other familiar characters.

Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) is set to reunite with his son Carl (Chandler Riggs) in the upcoming spinoff series of The Walking Dead, titled The Ones Who Live. Expected to premiere in 2024 alongside other spinoffs Daryl Dixon and Dead City, this highly anticipated series will bring back the beloved characters Rick and Michonne (Danai Gurira). Recently, speculative art has surfaced on Instagram, created by @akithefull, showcasing the return of Chandler Riggs as Carl in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.

The concept proposed by the artist involves Carl's potential reappearance, but in the form of a hallucination. Given that The Ones Who Live is set after The Walking Dead, and Carl is no longer alive in the spinoff, it would be implausible for him to physically appear. However, the idea is for Carl to manifest in Rick's dream, serving as a source of motivation during a particularly challenging moment.

Everything We Know So Far About The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Although the aforementioned artwork presents a believable scenario for Carl's potential return, there have been no indications that he will make an appearance in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Aside from the confirmed returns of Rick and Michonne, the only other cast members announced are Pollyanna McIntosh, reprising her role as Jadis Stokes from The Walking Dead, and Lesley-Ann Brandt as a new character named Pearl Thorne. There is also a possibility that Morgan Jones (Lennie James) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) could potentially appear in the series.

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live will primarily focus on the continuation of Rick and Michonne's stories. In season 9, Rick was severely injured and captured by a mysterious group, which led to his departure from The Walking Dead. There were clues suggesting that he was still alive, leading Michonne to embark on a search for him. It wasn't until the series finale that it was confirmed that Rick had indeed survived. In a post-credit scene, he was shown escaping from the Civic Republic Military (CRM), with Michonne still in pursuit.

Consequently, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is expected to explore the CRM in more detail and reveal their intentions with Rick. There is a possibility of him and Michonne working together to take down the CRM. Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, the series has secured an interim agreement allowing it to continue filming, ensuring that The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live will be released on schedule in 2024. This new adventure featuring Rick has the potential to include other familiar characters as well.

Source: @akithefull/Instagram