After the fall of civilisation, Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) washes ashore in France — far from home and unsure how or why he got there. As he journeys across a fractured but resilient Europe, he encounters survivors, a militant religious movement, and a young boy who may hold the key to humanity’s salvation. Torn between his instinct to survive and his newfound hope, Daryl faces dangers both human and undead as he seeks a way back to the people he left behind.
HeyUGuys caught up with Norman Reedus to talk about returning as Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. In this exclusive interview, Norman opens up about Daryl’s emotional evolution, what makes this series stand apart from the main show, and how shooting in France reshaped the entire Walking Dead universe. He also hints at the future of Daryl’s relationship with Carol, and the deeper emotional layers that continue to drive one of television’s most iconic survivors.
We also chatted to Melissa McBride about Carol’s highly anticipated return in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. The fan-favourite star talks about stepping back into Carol’s shoes, reuniting with Norman Reedus, and exploring the next phase of their bond after years of separation. Melissa reflects on the strength of the fandom, the importance of emotional storytelling, and why the Carol-Daryl dynamic remains at the heart of The Walking Dead.
Meanwhile Scott M. Gimple (Chief Content Officer, The Walking Dead Universe) and Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer & Director) to discuss The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. They explore the creative leap of setting the show in France, how the series balances horror and emotion, and what it means to keep The Walking Dead alive through reinvention and global storytelling. Nicotero also dives into the practical effects, atmosphere, and what still excites him after years of undead mayhem.
We were also delighted to chat to showrunner David Zabel and director Dan Percival about crafting the unique European identity of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. They discuss balancing high emotion with horror, the challenges of filming across France, and working with Norman Reedus to deepen the heart of the story. The pair also reflect on the creative freedom of taking an iconic franchise into uncharted territory and why this chapter stands as both a continuation and reinvention.Interviews for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, the spin-off series from The Walking Dead. The series stars Norman Reedus, Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagaitis, Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, Laïka Blanc-Francard, and Romain Levi. It was created by David Zabel, based on The Walking Dead franchise developed by Frank Darabont.
And finally, we spoke to Spanish cast members Hugo Arbués & Candela Saitta about stepping into the intense world of The Walking Dead. The young actors share what it was like working alongside Norman Reedus, how they prepared for the emotional challenges, and what it means to join such a global phenomenon. Their energy and excitement bring a new layer of heart and youth to The Walking Dead, showing how the story continues to evolve through new generations.
