- Report claims AMC is developing a Walking Dead crossover spinoff that would unite characters from recent offshoots.
- Industry insider Daniel Richtman first flagged the project; no formal AMC confirmation yet.
- Timeline issues (Dead City set six years later) could complicate character crossovers.
- Scott M. Gimple has long signalled a desire to merge the TWD universe; fans remain hopeful.
H2: Report — a Walking Dead crossover spinoff is in the works
A new report says AMC is developing a crossover spinoff that could bring together stars from Daryl Dixon, Dead City and The Ones Who Live. The claim comes from industry insider Daniel Richtman, who posted about the project on X. Richtman did not offer detailed plot information, but the idea is that the series would connect the three recent offshoots and possibly wrap up unfinished storylines from the original show.
Embedded post: Daniel Richtman (X) — https://x.com/DanielRPK/status/1989422953222820173
H3: Which shows would be involved?
The rumored crossover would likely feature characters and talent from:
- Daryl Dixon — the Europe-set series following Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol.
- Dead City — the New York-set story centered on Maggie and Negan.
- The Ones Who Live — the miniseries focused on Rick and Michonne’s return.
Fans have long wanted a single project that reunites the franchise’s key survivors. A crossover could function as a joint-conclusion, a revival or a limited-event series that answers lingering questions about Rick Grimes and other core characters.
H3: The timeline complication
One major wrinkle is Dead City’s established timeline. The series is set roughly six years after the events of the other two spinoffs, meaning the three stories do not currently run in parallel. That gap could make an on-screen reunion tricky without time jumps, flashbacks or narrative adjustments.
If Maggie or Negan appear in a crossover, the project would have to place their scenes in the past, jump forward for the others, or set the crossover after Dead City — each option has creative compromises. Dead City also remains active with more seasons planned, while Daryl Dixon and The Ones Who Live face different endgame statuses, which may influence how a crossover is structured.
H3: What execs and cast have hinted
Scott M. Gimple, AMC’s Chief Content Officer for The Walking Dead Universe, has previously said it’s his “dream” to merge the shows and that he’s left breadcrumbs to make that possible. Andrew Lincoln (Rick) has also acknowledged conversations about potential returns to the TWD universe, though he hasn’t confirmed commitments to any specific project.
H3: Next steps and fan expectations
At this stage the crossover remains a rumor based on an insider tip; AMC has not issued a public announcement. Fans should expect further clarification — or denial — from official channels in the coming months. If true, a crossover event could serve as the long-awaited reunion some viewers want, but writers will need to solve the practical timeline and production challenges before that becomes reality.
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