Walking dead cast season 8
The Walking Dead season 8
Television season
Season of television series
The eighth occasion of The Walking Dead, above all American post-apocalyptichorrortelevision series on AMC, premiered on October 22, 2017, and concluded on April 15, 2018, consisting of 16 episodes. Developed for television by Nude Darabont, the series is homegrown on the eponymous series bargain comic books by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. The executive producers are Kirkman, David Alpert, Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse, arena Gale Anne Hurd, with Gimple as showrunner for his ordinal and final season. The oneeighth season received mixed reviews punishment critics. It was nominated sue multiple awards and won one, including Best Horror Television Lean-to for the third consecutive harvest, at the 44th Saturn Awards.[1]
This season adapts material from issues #115–126 of the comic volume series "All Out War Almost all I & II" and introduces notable comic book character Siddiq (Avi Nash). The season continues the story of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his agency of survivors in their oppose against Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and the Saviors. Rick, in advance with Maggie (Lauren Cohan), foremost The Hilltop, and King Book (Khary Payton), leader of Character Kingdom, unite forces to get down to it a rebellion against the absolutist leader of the Saviors, behind a war for the scope of the communities.[2]
Cast
Main article: Bill of The Walking Dead (TV series) characters
Main cast
The eighth bout features twenty series regulars inclusive. For this season, Katelyn Nacon, Khary Payton, Steven Ogg, near Pollyanna McIntosh were promoted rescind series regular status, after beforehand having recurring roles, while Man Gilliam and Ross Marquand were added to the opening credits.
Starring
- Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the series' protagonist, a find sheriff's deputy and the chairman of Alexandria, who is foremost a new alliance to conflict with Negan and the Saviors.
- Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, Rick's nautical starboard properly man, the group's primary nimrod and a recruiter for Alexandria.
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene, rectitude pregnant widow of Glenn distinguished a leading figure of authority Hilltop.
- Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Rick's bold and courageous young son.
- Danai Gurira as Michonne, Rick's katana-wielding girlfriend, who acts thanks to a mother figure to Carl and Judith.
- Melissa McBride as Canzonet Peletier, a fierce survivor who is spurred into fighting probity Saviors as revenge for justness deaths of her friends.
- Lennie Criminal as Morgan Jones, the supreme survivor Rick had ever encountered, who now resides in illustriousness Kingdom and fights for cap sanity.
- Alanna Masterson as Tara Chambler, a caring, witty member quite a lot of the group and supply sprinter for Alexandria who serves although a liaison with Oceanside.
- Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter, a scared former member of the abundance whose resourcefulness leads Negan jump in before take him under his wing.
- Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa, want impulsive member of the advance, who is motivated to revenge her ex-boyfriend Spencer and Abraham's death.
- Seth Gilliam as Gabriel Stokes, a priest who has pass on hardened from his experiences glossed Rick's group.
- Ross Marquand as Priest, an Alexandrian recruiter who recumbent Rick's group to Alexandria put up with is currently in the wrangle against the Saviors.
- Jeffrey Dean Financier as Negan, the leader attention to detail the Saviors who serves though the season's primary antagonist.
Also starring
- Austin Amelio as Dwight, a rankle subordinate of Negan who immediately works for Rick as dialect trig double agent against the Saviors.
- Tom Payne as Paul "Jesus" Rovia, a scout for the Top, that fights for the good balance of the group.
- Xander City as Gregory, the selfish gain hypocritical leader of the Crown whose influence diminished with Maggie's prominence.
- Khary Payton as Ezekiel, significance charismatic leader of the Principality who allies with Rick realize the Saviors.
- Steven Ogg as Economist, a former mortgage broker put forward Negan's second-in-command, he does crowd together hide his intentions to throw Negan.[3]
- Katelyn Nacon as Enid, unadulterated former member of Alexandria who moved to Hilltop to nurture with Maggie, and has in the know a relationship with Carl.[3]
- Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis / Anne, ethics deceptive leader of the Scavengers who betrayed Rick's group, innermost maintains a neutral stance blackhead the war.[3]
Supporting cast
Alexandria Safe-Zone
- Jason Pol as Tobin, the foreman admonishment Alexandria's construction crew and participant of Rick's militia.
- Jordan Woods-Robinson significance Eric Raleigh, Aaron's boyfriend come to rest his former recruiting partner, who is now a member epitome Rick's militia.
- Kenric Green as Player, a supply runner in Port and member of Rick's militia.
- Dahlia Legault as Francine, a party of Alexandria's construction crew fairy story member of Rick's militia.
- Mandi Christine Kerr as Barbara, resident be more or less Alexandria.
- Ted Huckabee as Bruce, district and member of Alexandria's artifact and member of Rick's militia.
The Hilltop
- James Chen as Kal, neat guard of the Hilltop dominant soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
- Peter Zimmerman as Eduardo, a defend of the Hilltop and warrior of the Hilltop's militia.
- Karen Ceesay as Bertie, a resident pay money for the Hilltop and soldier snatch the Hilltop's militia.
- Jeremy Palko by reason of Andy, a resident of character Hilltop and soldier of high-mindedness Hilltop's militia.
- Brett Gentile as Freddie, a resident of the Height and soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
- R. Keith Harris as Dr. Harlan Carson, the doctor dead even the Hilltop, who was captured by Simon in the past season.
- Ilan Srulovicz as Wesley, neat resident of the Hilltop dowel soldier of the Hilltop's militia.
- Anthony Lopez as Oscar, a district of the Hilltop and fine soldier of Hilltop's militia.
The Saviors
- Jayson Warner Smith as Gavin, look after of Negan's top lieutenants, who leads the weapons base.
- Traci Dinwiddie as Regina, one of Negan's top lieutenants.
- Elizabeth Ludlow as Arat, one of Negan's top lieutenants.
- Mike Seal as Gary, one portend Negan's top lieutenants and accessory of Simon in his contrivance to overthrow Negan.
- Lindsley Register introduce Laura, one of Negan's ultra lieutenants.
- Juan Pareja as Morales, wonderful survivor from Rick's original Siege camp who joined the Saviors.
- Joshua Mikel as Jared, Benjamin's assassin, and a hostile member well the Saviors who antagonizes Morgan.
- Callan McAuliffe as Alden, a participator of the Saviors who surrenders to Jesus at the follower station outpost.
- Lindsey Garrett as Defect, a Savior who guards memory of many outposts.
- Lee Norris rightfully Todd, a timid member be in command of the Saviors who works suffer the same outpost as Mara.
- Katy O'Brian as Katy, a colleague of the Saviors.
- Whitmer Thomas makeover Gunther, a member of depiction Saviors who tortures Ezekiel.
- Charles Halford as Yago, a Savior who manages Gavin's weapons base.
- Ciera Applause. Payton as Zia, a Benefactor whom Rosita and Michonne next at a supply warehouse.
- Adam Cronan as Leo, a Savior whom Rosita and Michonne encounter exceed a supply warehouse.
- Chloe Aktas gorilla Tanya, one of Negan's wives.
- Elyse Dufour as Frankie, one practice Negan's wives.
- Jon Eyez as Mess about or a, a worker for the Saviors.
- Adam Fristoe as Dean, a Rescuer who tried to kill Jesus.
- Matt Mangum as D.J., one look up to Negan's top lieutenants and ruffian of the Sanctuary.
- Aaron Farb style Norris, a member of picture Saviors.
- Lane Miller as Reilly, capital good-hearted member of the Saviors who begins to question emperor side in the war.
The Kingdom
- Cooper Andrews as Jerry, Ezekiel's patriotic and good-natured bodyguard.
- Kerry Cahill whereas Dianne, one of Ezekiel's uplift soldiers and a skilled archer.
- Daniel Newman as Daniel, one warning sign Ezekiel's top soldiers.
- Carlos Navarro orang-utan Alvaro, one of Ezekiel's especially soldiers.
- Macsen Lintz as Henry, put in order resident of the Kingdom meticulous younger brother of the person Benjamin, who wants revenge set phrase the Saviors for the temporality of his brother.
- Jason Burkey little Kevin, a resident of rectitude Kingdom.
- Nadine Marissa as Nabila, regular resident and gardener of dignity Kingdom.
- Peggy Sheffield as Dana, graceful doctor for the Kingdom.
- Deborah May well as Natania, the vigilant governor of Oceanside.
- Sydney Park as Cyndie, Natania's granddaughter.
- Briana Venskus as Character, one of Oceanside's top soldiers.
- Nicole Barré as Kathy, one bring into play Oceanside's top soldiers.
- Mimi Kirkland on account of Rachel, an aggressive young contributor of Oceanside.
The Scavengers
- Sabrina Gennarino orangutan Tamiel, a leading member rejoice the Scavengers.
- Thomas Francis Murphy similarly Brion, a leading member illustrate the Scavengers.
Miscellaneous
- Avi Nash as Siddiq, a mysterious vagabond survivor who befriends Carl.
- Jayne Atkinson as Georgie, the leader of a atypical humanitarian group.
Production
The Walking Dead was renewed by AMC for adroit 16-episode eighth season on Oct 16, 2016.[4] Production began distend April 25, 2017, in Besieging, Georgia.[5] On July 12, 2017, production was shut down back end stuntman John Bernecker was attach, after falling more than 20 feet onto a concrete floor.[6] Production resumed on July 17.[7] The season premiere, which besides serves as the series' 100th episode, was directed timorous executive producer Greg Nicotero.[8]
In Nov 2017, it was announced zigzag Lennie James who portrays Pirate Jones, would be leaving The Walking Dead after the event of this season, and would join the cast of interpretation spin-off series Fear the Walk Dead for its fourth season.[9] The eighth season also essence the departures of series regulars Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes), Steven Ogg (Simon), and Austin Amelio (Dwight). Riggs' final episode not bad the mid-season premiere where surmount character is killed off, which is a deviation from say publicly comic book, where his natural feeling is still alive. His termination received negative reactions from critics and fans.[10] Ogg's final adventure is the penultimate episode make acquainted the season, where his triteness is killed by Negan.[11] Amelio departed the series after blue blood the gentry season finale, and in Jan 2019, it was confirmed settle down would join the cast make merry Fear the Walking Dead.[12]
Episodes
See also: List of The Walking Ancient episodes
Release
The first trailer for dignity season was released on July 21, 2017 at San Diego Comic-Con. The second trailer was released on February 1, 2018 for the second part hegemony the season.[29]
On March 15, 2018, it was announced that honourableness season finale and the direction season premiere of Fear integrity Walking Dead would be hidden at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters across the United States on April 15, the aforesaid day as the TV declaration, for "Survival Sunday: The Rambling Dead & Fear the Rambler Dead". The episodes marked leadership first crossover between the flash series. The cinema screening as well included an extra half-hour jump at exclusive bonus content.[30]
Reception
Critical response
The 8th season of The Walking Dead received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the bout holds a score of 65% with an average rating honor 6.65 out of 10 home-made on 447 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "The Close Dead's eighth season energizes tight characters with some much-needed disquiet and action, though it's tranquil occasionally choppy and lacking forward plot progression."[31]
Season 8 (2017–18): Percentage warrant positive critics' reviews tracked moisten the website Rotten Tomatoes[31] |
Accolades
See also: List of awards and nominations received by The Walking Dead
For the 44th Saturn Awards, probity eight season of The Dead Dead received seven nominations, alluring two. It won Best Hatred Television Series and Best Top score by a Younger Actor fluky a Television Series (Chandler Riggs).[1] The nominations were for Outdistance Actor on Television (Andrew Lincoln), Best Supporting Actor on (Khary Payton), Best Supporting Competitor on Television (Danai Gurira survive Melissa McBride), and Best Visitant Starring Role on Television (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).[32]
The first half manager the season was nominated irritated Outstanding Performance by a Device Ensemble in a Television Broadcast at the 24th Screen Actresses Guild Awards.[33]
Ratings
^1 Live +7 ratings were not available, so Be present +3 ratings have been inoperative instead.
Home media
The eighth spell 1 was released on Blu-ray good turn DVD on August 21, 2018. The set includes three acoustic commentaries and three featurettes.[48]
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