Franchise head of “The Walking Dead” Scott M. Gimple stated that the reunion of Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon is still in the plans. In an interview with content creator Brandon Davis on YouTube, he admitted that he has already thought through several scenarios and is confident that this meeting will happen sooner or later.
“I’ve already sketched out several scenarios and plot twists for this storyline. It might take some time, or it might happen tomorrow, or when I retire. But I think we’ll get there eventually. We have enough emotional and narrative material to make something brilliant.”
Nevertheless, Gimple added that “it’s very difficult for a variety of reasons that are directly related to the specifics of production in 2026. But everything changes very quickly.” It is possible that the production difficulties refer to the uncertain future of Norman Reedus himself. After completing filming for the fourth season of the spin-off “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” the actor posted on social media, which many considered a final farewell to the character:
“Today is my last day filming as Daryl Dixon. It has been an absolute joy playing this guy with all of you for so many years. I feel truly blessed. Sincerely.”
Despite Reedus's alarming hints, there has been no official announcement of the actor's departure from the franchise. Moreover, AMC's zombie universe continues to actively expand. On July 26, the premiere of the third season of another popular spin-off, “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” will take place, where Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan will return to their roles as Negan and Maggie.