The fight for Manhattan continues as The Walking Dead: Dead City returns for Season 3 on July 26 on AMC and AMC+. To get fans ready for the next chapter of Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie’s (Lauren Cohan) journey, a new trailer teases fresh dangers, shifting alliances, and an all-out battle for control of the zombie-infested city.
The show continues to follow the journey of Negan and Maggie, two former enemies from the original Walking Dead series who have forged a fragile alliance to survive their greatest challenge yet: a New York teeming with the undead. Protect their community from the hordes that have overrun the City That Never Sleeps, the pair must put their shared history behind them, which at times is something Maggie finds harder to do than battling walkers.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season of Dead City, including the cast, plot details, and what to expect when the series returns.
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When does The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 premiere?
Season 3 will debut Sunday, July 26, at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+.
Who’s in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 cast?
Confirmed cast included Morgan as the original villain-turned-antihero Negan, along with Cohan as Maggie Rhee. Logan Kim is also set to reprise his role as Maggie’s son, Hershel.
Season 3 also stars Jimmi Simpson, Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, and Michael Emery.
What is The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 about?
According to a statement released by AMC: “In Season 3, Maggie (Cohan) and Negan (Morgan) finally put aside their differences to build the first thriving community in Manhattan since the apocalypse, but when chaos in the city begins to arise, they are forced to question: have they learned from their old wounds or will their dark past spell doom for the entire city?”
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Who is behind The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3?
The Walking Dead: Dead City is executive produced by Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead Universe, Showrunner Seth Hoffman, Cohan, Morgan, Brian Bockrath, and Colin Walsh.
“I’m excited to have the chance to dive back into The Walking Dead Universe and work to deliver another dynamic season’s worth of stories to this epic franchise. It’s a true honor to chart out the next chapter for Maggie and Negan’s iconic adventures in Dead City,” said showrunner Seth Hoffman in a statement. “Lauren, Jeffrey, and [exec producer and chief content officer] Scott [M. Gimple] are incredible creative partners, and I’m thrilled to collaborate with them to bring this story to life.”
Hoffman replaced Eli Jorné, who was brought on as creator and showrunner for both Seasons 1 and 2.
Is there a trailer?
Indeed! Check it out above.