The Walking Dead season 9 cast: Who is in the cast?
THE WALKING DEAD season 9 is currently airing on AMC and Fox. But who is in the cast of The Walking Dead alongside Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes?
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The Walking Dead is currently airing its ninth season at 9pm/8pm central on AMC in the USA.
In the UK, new episodes of The Walking Dead air at 9pm on Fox in the UK.
The cast of The Walking Dead will soon get a major shake-up following the departure of Rick Grimes (played by Andrew Lincoln), who is set to leave at some point during season nine.
Until that happens, here’s how the cast of The Walking Dead season nine stands.
Who is in the cast of The Walking Dead season 9?
Rick Grimes - Andrew Lincoln
The Walking Dead’s lead character is Rick Grimes, a former sheriff who woke from a coma to find himself in the apocalypse - and will soon will be exiting the show.
He is played by Andrew Lincoln, a British actor who before TWD was best known for his role as Edgar “Egg” Cook in This Life and for romancing Keira Knightly in Love Actually.
Daryl Dixon - Norman Reedus
Daryl Dixon is the hunting expert and tough survivalist, tipped by many to take over as the lead of the show following the departure of Grimes.
Norman Reedus, who stars as Daryl, had a main role in cult film The Boondock Saints and its sequel and has also appeared in everything from Blade II to music videos by Lady Gaga and Bjork.
Maggie Rhee - Lauren Cohan
Maggie Rhee (nee Greene) is the leader of the Hilltop Colony and co-leads the militia with Grimes, Ezekiel (Khary Payton) and Cyndie (Sydney Park).
Maggie is brought to life by Lauren Cohan, an actress who has had recurring roles in series like Chuck and The Vampire Diaries and who played Bruce Wayne’s (Ben Affleck) mother in Batman vs Super: Dawn of Justice.
Michonne - Danai Gurira
Michonne is the katana-wielding warrior who is the love interest of Grimes since the pair kissed in season six.
Michonne is portrayed by Danai Gurira, who also stars in Black Panther and is rumoured to be in the upcoming Star Trek film.
Carol Peletier - Melissa McBride
Carol Peletier is an advisor to Grimes and close friend to Daryl now residing in the Kingdom under Ezekiel, played by Melissa McBride of Dawson’s Creek, The Mist and Walker, Texas Ranger.
Tara Chambler - Alanna Masterson
Tara Chambler is one of the finders of the Oceanside camp, and is portrayed by Alanna Masterson who formerly starred on Mistresses and First Day.
Eugene Porter - Josh McDermitt
Eugene Porter was the antagonist of the former two seasons, played by Josh McDermitt of Retired at 35 as well as smaller parts in Mad Men and Twin Peaks: The Return.
Rosita Espinosa - Christian Serratos
Rosita Espinosa is the former partner of the now-dead Abraham Ford (Michael Cudlitz), brought to life by Christian Serratos of the Twilight series and Nickelodeon comedy Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.
Gabriel Stokes - Seth Gilliam
Gabriel Stokes is a priest who was nearly blinded last season, played by former The Wire and Teen Wolf star Seth Gilliam.
Aaron - Ross Marquand
Aaron is the man responsible for bringing Rick to the Alexandria camp, and is portrayed by Ross Marquand of Avengers: Infinity War and Impress Me.
Enid - Katelyn Nacon
Enid was the former girlfriend of the now-dead Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) who is played by Katelyn Nacon who also starred in Tagged and the viral short Too Many Cooks.
Paul “Jesus” Rovia - Tom Payne
Paul Rovia is known to most as “Jesus” and is a Hilltop recruiter brought to life by British actor Tom Payne, formerly of Waterloo Road and Luck.
Negan - Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Last season’s antagonist and former Saviors leader Negan is played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan of Supernatural, Watchmen and Grey’s Anatomy.
The Walking Dead airs Mondays at 9pm on Fox