The Walking Dead season 10 cast: Who is in the cast?
THE WALKING DEAD season 10 cast were back on AMC on Sunday, October 6 with 1 or 2 new faces. So who is in the cast of TWD?
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The cast of The Walking Dead is back in season 10 with all of the favourites back for another series on AMC and Fox UK. The new series, which premiered with Lines We Cross on October 6, sees an all-out war with Alpha (played by Samantha Morton) and the communities, as well as the introduction of Gamma (Thora Birch) and Dante (Juan Javier Cardenas) to the fray. Here’s a full list of actors, old and new, to star in the TWD cast.
Who is in The Walking Dead season 10 cast?
Alpha – Samantha Morton
Starting with the evilest character in The Walking Dead, the evil Alpha will return once more.
She’ll be played by Oscar-nominee Samantha Morton again and will go head-to-head with the communities.
Away from TWD, Morton’s best known for starring in Minority Report, Harlots and The Messenger.
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Daryl – Norman Reedus
One of just a few surviving characters from season one returns in the form of Daryl.
He’s been played by Norman Reedus from the very beginning and along with the rest of the community leaders, he’ll fight against the Whisperers in season 10.
Reedus has also landed roles in Blade 2, Triple 9 and American Dad!
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Virgil – Kevin Carroll
One of two new cast members in season 10 is Kevin Carroll who will take on the role of Virgil.
Virgil is described by Fox as “a highly intelligent and resourceful man. He is desperately trying to get home to his family.”
Carroll landed The Walking Dead part after impressing in The Leftovers and Snowfall.
Gamma – Thora Birch
The second newcomer to TWD season 10 is a new Whisperer called Gamma, played by Thora Birch.
Fox describe Gamma as “a Whisperer sentry fiercely protective of Alpha. She is a believer and committed to the Whisperers’ way of life.
Golden Globe-nominee Birch is best known for her roles in Ghost World, Patriot Games and Hocus Pocus.
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Michonne – Danai Gurira
The machete-wielding, no-nonsense Michonne returns in season 10.
However, rather upsettingly for fans, this will be Gurira’s final ever season on the show.
The actor is leaving to focus on other work opportunities and has already racked up appearances in Marvel's Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame on her CV.
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Negan – Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Season 10 promises to be an eventful one for former saviour Negan.
Not only is he tipped to kill Alpha but Negan will team up with the communities instead of being their prison.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is back to deliver his perfect portrayal of the character – he recently returned to The CW’s Supernatural in 2019.
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Carol – Melissa McBride
The longest-serving cast member is back in season 10 in the form of Melissa McBride as Carol.
Carol is desperate t exact revenge against Alpha for the death of her adoptive son Henry (Matt Lintz) in season nine.
TWD is McBride’s biggest role but she’s also enjoyed stints in The Mist, The Happys and Dawson’s Creek.
Other cast members to keep an eye out for in The Walking Dead season 10 are:
- Cassady McClincy as Lydia
- Khary Payton as Ezekiel
- Josh McDermitt as Eugene
- Christian Serratos as Rosita
- Seth Gilliam as Gabriel
- Ross Marquand as Aaron
- Avi Nash as Siddiq
- Ryan Hurst as Beta
- Eleanor Matsuura as Yumiko
- Cailey Fleming as Judith
- Nadia Hilker as Magna
- Cooper Andrews as Jerry
The Walking Dead season 10 continues every Sunday on AMC.