- A crossover spinoff bringing together characters from Daryl Dixon, Dead City and The Ones Who Live is reportedly in development at AMC.
- Industry insider Daniel Richtman broke the news on X; details and format remain unconfirmed.
- AMC exec Scott M. Gimple has long said he dreams of merging the TWD universe; timeline issues with Dead City complicate a straight reunion.
H2: Report — a long-awaited Walking Dead crossover might be coming
An industry insider claims AMC is developing a crossover spinoff that would bring together stars from the franchise’s recent offshoots — Daryl Dixon, Dead City and The Ones Who Live. Daniel Richtman posted the rumor on X, sparking renewed excitement across the Walking Dead fandom.
Embedded post: Daniel Richtman on X — https://x.com/DanielRPK/status/1989422953222820173
H3: What the report says (and what it doesn’t)
The report offers few concrete details beyond the suggestion that AMC is exploring a project that joins the three recent spinoffs. That running theory envisions a miniseries or limited event that could wrap up lingering storylines from the original series and its sequels.
Sources haven’t confirmed a format, episode count, cast list or production timeline. For now, the news remains an unverified industry tip that fans should treat as a potential early-stage development rather than an official announcement.
H3: Why fans want a crossover — and why it matters
Fans have consistently asked for a joint continuation of The Walking Dead universe that reunites core characters and answers unresolved questions — especially around Rick Grimes’ fate and his relationship with longtime allies. With The Ones Who Live closing the loop on Rick and Michonne and Daryl Dixon and Dead City exploring other corners of the franchise, a crossover could offer a unified payoff.
AMC’s Chief Content Officer for the franchise, Scott M. Gimple, has publicly said he dreams of merging the shows and has been “laying little breadcrumbs” toward a future convergence, though he has acknowledged logistical hurdles.
H3: A major wrinkle — Dead City’s timeline
One significant complication: Dead City is reportedly set six years after the timelines of Daryl Dixon and The Ones Who Live. That gap makes a straightforward, contemporaneous crossover difficult. If Maggie or Negan appear, their scenes might need framing as flashbacks, or the crossover would have to be set in the future — either option reshapes the reunion fans pictured.
Dead City currently lacks a confirmed end date and is slated to return for another season, which could allow AMC to stage simultaneous projects in different time periods. Still, timeline juggling could dilute the emotional reunion many viewers want.
H4: What to expect next
Until AMC or the shows’ producers issue an official statement, consider the crossover talk an early-stage rumor. If greenlit, the project would likely take months to enter production and longer to reach screens — but the report makes clear that the idea is back on the table. Fans should watch for confirmation from AMC, casting news, and official release windows.
For now, excitement is high and hope remains: after years of spin-offs and standalone stories, a unified chapter of the Walking Dead universe might finally be on the horizon.
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