The Walking Dead He has just been left without one of his most anticipated side projects. According to AMC, actress Melissa McBride will not participate in the spin off in which his character and that of actor Norman Reedus would be protagonists.
Apparently, everything is due to a problem of agendas and distance. However, there has been no talk of an upcoming production date or a possible resumption of the project.
Through a statement, AMC confirmed that actress Melissa McBride will not participate in the spinf-off from The Walking Dead who was preparing for the character of Daryl.
Melissa McBride has brought to life one of the most interesting, real, human and popular characters in The Walking Dead Universe. Sadly, she can no longer participate in the previously announced spin-off centered on the characters of Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier, which was set to shoot in Europe this summer and released next year.
The move to Europe became logistically untenable for Melissa at this point. We know fans will be disappointed by this news, but The Walking Dead Universe continues to grow and expand in exciting ways and we’re looking forward to seeing Carol again in the near future.
The spin off by Carol and Daryl was announced by AMC in mid-2020, but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the project was put on hold. Despite the situation, at that time, Norman Reedus (who plays Daryl) was excited about the project:
I feel incredibly honored to be a part of ‘The Walking Dead.’ This series changed my life and career and everyone involved has truly been family to me over the last decade. Daryl’s relationship with Carol has always been my favorite relationship on the show. I love the way these characters interact and relate to each other on so many levels and can’t wait to see where their journey goes from here.
Unfortunately, the spin off of Daryl will not make it to the screen. However, this is not the end for the fans from The Walking Deadsince the series will have other alternate projects, such as Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Tales of the Walking Dead Y Isle of the Dead.