After spending most ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’s run in France, Norman Reedus knows where he wants to take the show next. As a spin-off of the originalThe Walking Dead, the show follows Daryl after he mysteriously wakes on the shores of France. He eventually meets with Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride), as they continue to explore the reality of post-apocalyptic Europe. Daryl and Carol will reportedly elect to leave France for Spain after season 2, but a reveal hints thatDaryl Dixonseason 3’sSpanish trip will not be the end of Daryl’s travels.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rantwhile atNew York Comic Con, Reedus opened up about his hopes for its future. While he would love to see it continue to jump locations, there is one setting that he has always wanted to explore within theWalking Deaduniverse. Though he considered the idea of Costa Rica,he would love to see how the apocalypse influenced life in Japan. Check out his full explanation below:
Costa? Yeah, I don’t know. I think part of the appeal is, and what we talked about way long ago was to see who’s left out now. How an apocalyptic situation changes different groups depending on where they’re on the planet. I mean, we kind of go off in a sunset. All three of us kind go off in a sunset at one point, but I don’t know. It’d be interesting to be in Japan and see how it’s handled there or anywhere else. Absolutely. Yeah,I would be down for that.
What Norman Reedus' Dream Means For Daryl Dixon
The Show May Eventually Take A Trip To Japan
TheDaryl Dixonshow has always been heavily tied to Norman Reedus, as his character has the titular name and is the biggest draw for audiences. With his gruff attitude, he has always been a stand-out inThe Walking Dead’s cast. If Reedus intends to see the show move to Japan someday, the executive producers would likely listen, especially since he has become an executive producer himself. He can advocate the show’s move to Japan after season 4, especially sincethe show is setting a pattern of regularly changing settings.
There are currently just three publicly announcedWalking Deadspin-offs that remain in development, includingDaryl,More Tales from the Walking Dead Universe, andDead City.
Setting shifts accomplishes more than just aesthetic changes. They provide a new cast of characters, conflicts, and ways of engaging with the apocalypse.The Walking Deaddistinguished itselfby showcasing different townsand their reaction to the outbreak, so it is only natural to expand that reach to new cultures. If his hope becomes a reality,Daryl Dixoncould become a showcase show, expanding the franchise with every location revealed. After their introduction,More Talescould follow their future stories when Daryl and Carol move on to their next location.
Our Take On Daryl Dixon Moving To Japan
Japan Would Be Logistically Possible
Only visiting locations in Spain would be a massive disservice to the show, considering thatthe characters have already taken one major continental jump. Traveling from the United States to France was an enormous and unprecedented step, so taking a leap from Spain to Japan is relatively understandable. It would be difficult to reach Japan, but Daryl could stop at other fascinating locations along the way. He could also explore how Japan’s culture contrasts with the need to survive against the Walkers. Visiting Japan could satisfy Reedus' dream, while also continuing to setThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonapart.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Cast
In a post-apocalyptic France, the series follows Daryl Dixon as he navigates the complexities of a new landscape. Separated from his familiar world, Daryl faces unexpected challenges and forges new alliances while confronting the lingering threats of a walker-infested reality.
