The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 – The Book of Carol release date
When will Norman Reedus be back as the fan favourite character?
Christmas has come early a number of times over for fans of Norman Reedus's The Walking Dead character Daryl Dixon this year.
Not only is the first season of his spin-off, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, now available to stream on Sky Max and NOW, fans now also have a release date for season 2 in the US, and a third season has been commissioned too!
We already knew that Melissa McBride would be returning as Carol Peletier for season 2, which is now subtitled The Book of Carol, but she will also be joining Reedus in season 3, which will follow the duo as they end up in Madrid on their journey home.
Speaking about the season 3 renewal, Reedus said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce a third season and to be working side by side with the brilliant Melissa McBride. Season 2 is some of my favourite storytelling of this series.
"Watching Melissa shine along with our brilliant cast and crew has been one of my fondest memories playing this character. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it and we can’t wait to keep the story going."
Meanwhile, McBride added: "I’m really appreciating the new challenges for Daryl and Carol being so far from all they’ve ever known… what it means for them, what it brings for each of them, apart and together. There’s still so much ahead to unpack in France for the coming season two, and a breathtaking finale.
"And now Spain! I already know that David Zabel’s storytelling is making the most of all that is so beautiful and unique to Spain. We start shooting there in just a few weeks… such excitement looking forward!"
But, for now, when will the series be back for its second outing? Read on for everything you need to know about The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 release date
We now know exactly when The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will arrive in the US – and also know which month it will air in the UK.
The second season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will debut on AMC and AMC+ in the US at 9pm on 29th September 2024.
It will then air on Sky Max and NOW in the UK on 4th October 2024.
Thankfully for fans, the show wasn't significantly impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strike. In September 2023, it was reported that both Daryl Dixon and another Walking Dead spin-off, The Ones Who Live, would both resume filming, after interim agreements were struck between AMC Networks and the actors' union.
It was announced even before season 1 debuted that a second season had been ordered, with the news being revealed at the same time as the renewal for The Walking Dead: Dead City.
Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks, said at the time: "This next chapter in the Walking Dead Universe continues to thrive with a terrific inaugural season for Dead City and highly anticipated new journey for fan-favourite character Daryl Dixon coming in September.
"We can’t wait to bring Dead City fans back to the epicenter of Manhattan for more zip-lining action with Maggie and Negan. And, ahead of its debut, we’re thrilled to double down on Daryl as we bring the apocalypse to France, transforming Notre Dame, Pont du Gard and other iconic locales into an apocalyptic landscape unlike anything we’ve seen before."
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon cast – who is returning for season 2?
Norman Reedus is returning in the title role as Daryl, while Melissa McBride will also be back as Carol, it has been confirmed.
Other actors returning for season 2 include Clémence Poésy, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Laika Blanc Francard, Anne Charrier, Romain Levi and Eriq Ebouaney.
Here's a full list of the cast for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol:
- Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon
- Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier
- Clémence Poésy as Isabelle Carriere
- Louis Puech Scigliuzzi as Laurent
- Laïka Blanc-Francard as Sylvie
- Anne Charrier as Genet
- Romain Levi as Stéphane Codron
- Eriq Ebouaney as Fallou Boukar
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Is there a trailer for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2?
There is! You can watch the trailer for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, which has been subtitled The Book of Carol, right here now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
