While The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 is set to premiere on September 29, 2024, production for Season 3 is already underway in Spain. AMC confirmed that filming began in Madrid, following the renewal announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where the full trailer for Season 2 was revealed.
Renewal Status
The series received a green light for Season 3 just a month before Season 2’s debut. New episodes will air Sundays on AMC and be available on AMC+ the same day.
Setting
Season 3 will shift its focus from France, as seen in Season 1 and the upcoming Season 2, to various locations in Spain. This change aims to explore how the Walker apocalypse has impacted different parts of the world, contrasting with the predominantly American settings of other Walking Dead series.
Current Filming
Filming is actively taking place in Madrid, with additional shooting planned in regions such as Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia, and Valencia. These locations will provide fresh and diverse backdrops for the series’ post-apocalyptic narrative.
Plot Overview
The story will follow Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier as they navigate their journey home, encountering new challenges and landscapes along the way. Their reunion is a focal point of the plot, which raises questions about how they end up in Spain.
Showrunner David Zabel expressed enthusiasm about filming in Spain, emphasizing the cultural richness that these new settings will bring to the series. He highlighted the excitement surrounding the reunion of Daryl and Carol, teasing that their meeting will be a significant event in Season 2.
Cast Details
Returning stars include Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride, alongside new cast members such as Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada, and Alexandra Masangkay. While it remains unclear if other characters from Season 2 will return, the anticipation is high for the next chapter in Daryl and Carol’s journey.
Release Timeline
Fans can expect Season 3 to be released in 2025, with a team of executive producers that includes Scott M. Gimple and David Zabel, alongside other key figures from the franchise.
Stay tuned for further updates as production progresses!