Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira announce a new Walking Dead spin-off during Comic-Con appearance

Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira will return for a The Walking Dead spin-off.

The couple will reprise their roles as Rick and Michonne Grimes for the AMC+ series in 2023, which will replace the Rick Grimes films announced when Lincoln left the show in 2018.

Andrew, 48, announced the news during a surprise appearance at Comic-Con on Friday, saying: “It’s kind of mind-blowing. Because you’re the toughest of hardcore fans, we’d like to tell you something first.

Danai, 44, added: “We, Mr Rick Grimes himself and Mr Scott Gimple in an amazing bolo tie, sat down today and cooked something up for you all because we’ve missed you and we owe you the conclusion of this story.” by Rick and Michonne.’

Andrew said, “So next year there will be six episodes on AMC+ that will air in 2023 so there will be a lot more to talk about next year.”

“Personally, I can’t wait to put my cowboy boots back on and get the band back together.”

According to Entertainment Weekly, the six episodes will be “the first season of an ongoing series starring the duo.”

The Walking Dead Universe Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple will serve as showrunner for the series, with Lincoln and Gurira serving as executive producers.

Dan McDermott, President of Entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks, said in a statement, “This is a moment that fans of The Walking Dead have been waiting for since Rick disappeared in the helicopter early in Season 9, leaving Michonne on a quest went to find him the following season.’

“What a great surprise for fans at this final Comic-Con for the series that started this universe and made television history.”

“We couldn’t be more excited for a truly epic series finale later this year and to see Andy and Danai return in a new series they helped create, one of three new series coming out in 2023 and the stories so.” many icons and fans continue -favorite ‘TWD’ characters.’

Andrew said: “This has been the most extraordinary journey as Rick Grimes in almost a decade. The friendships I’ve made along the way are deep and enduring, so it’s fitting that I can finally wrap up the story with Danai and Scott and the rest of the TWD family.

“I’m so excited to return to screens as Rick, reunite with Danai as Michonne, and bring fans an epic love story to add to the Walking Dead universe.”

Danai added, “Michonne and this TWD family have meant so much to me, and to continue the journey of these beloved characters alongside Scott and Andy, both creatively and in front of the camera, is truly special to The Walking Dead fans simply wonderful to offer. I can’t wait to pick up the katana again.”