“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” Scores Biggest AMC+ Premiere Ever

Norman Reedus in
Norman Reedus in "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon "

The Walking Dead universe is constantly expanding, and the latest installment in this franchise already found record-breaking success. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon starring Norman Reedus scored the biggest premiere in the history of the streaming service AMC+.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon premiered on September 10, and it sees the fan-favorite character from the original series washing ashore in France. He must figure out how he ended up there and find his way back home in the middle of a zombie outbreak.

In addition to Reedus in the titular role, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon also stars Clémence Poésy, Adam Nagaitis, Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, Laika Blanc Francard, Romain Levi and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi. It was created for AMC by David Zabel.

Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks, said it’s a thrill to witness the record-breaking success of the latest installment in The Walking Dead franchise, and added there are so many great surprises to come across this expanding universe

“Thanks to Norman Reedus for bringing his ‘bad decisions’ to France, to David Zabel, Scott M. Gimple, Clémence Poésy, and the rest of the outstanding cast, and to the most passionate and committed fans in entertainment,” said McDermott in a statement.