RUMOR: Negan Has Been Cast On THE WALKING DEAD

RUMOR: Negan Has Been Cast On THE WALKING DEAD

Jon Hamm and Kevin Durand were rumored to be the front runners to play Negan on The Walking Dead for a LONG time, however, a new report states that the role has been awarded to another actor. Continue reading to find out who could be wielding Lucille.

By MarkJulian - Nov 06, 2015 07:11 AM EST
Filed Under: The Walking Dead
Source: via CBR
Rumor has it, Garret Dillahunt ("Justified," "Deadwood") has won the role of Negan on The Walking Dead. As readers of the comic book series know, the TV show is not a direct adaptation of the comic but still loosely follows the comic's progression.  These same readers know that the TV show is quickly approaching the point in the comic where Negan will be introduced.  At the very least, AMC and The Walking Dead showrunners have to be actively searching for someone capable of wickedly swinging a barbed-wire bat.  According to Uproxx, that search is over as Dillahunt has landed the role based on some clues they've uncovered via Twitter.

Can you picture Dillahunt in the role? Did you have your own pick? Until this is confirmed by AMC or someone from the show, keep your salt handy.

Negan Garret Dillahunt


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MurrCat
MurrCat - 11/6/2015, 7:19 AM
Gat Man
MurrCat
MurrCat - 11/6/2015, 7:19 AM
And First
MurrCat
MurrCat - 11/6/2015, 7:19 AM
He looks like Jim Carey in that picture.
LMB10
LMB10 - 11/6/2015, 7:21 AM
Read these rumours a while back. Certainly wouldn't be opposed, but would prefer Jon Hamm
Omega
Omega - 11/6/2015, 7:23 AM
Nooo he don't look like Negan at all...

Hamm would be good

Nodwarves4u
Nodwarves4u - 11/6/2015, 7:25 AM
That's at least how it went down in the comics @dev7.

Really hope they stay true to the spirit of the character, im fine with glenn but someone needs to meet Lucille.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 11/6/2015, 7:27 AM
Phenomenal actor
GhostDog
GhostDog - 11/6/2015, 7:27 AM
He plays the tough guy well
PrincessLeather
PrincessLeather - 11/6/2015, 7:28 AM
Love Dillahunt. Read he did good work on Justified, which I still need to watch. Cool rumor.
Chuck420Taylor
Chuck420Taylor - 11/6/2015, 7:29 AM
Terminator from the first season of SCC, I'm down if this is true. He was also in Hand of God with Hellboy.
Nasseal82isback
Nasseal82isback - 11/6/2015, 7:32 AM
He's a very nice bloke in the comic. Just the typical guy you really want as your best friend.
Grodd87
Grodd87 - 11/6/2015, 7:32 AM
I say he saves Glenn holds him hostage and u know what happens next u won't see his face till the season finale when it happens.
Earthbound
Earthbound - 11/6/2015, 7:37 AM
@Omega

Looks don't always matter. David Morrissey didn't look like the comic depiction of the Governor and yet he was one of the best parts of the series while he was still alive.
Desr0w
Desr0w - 11/6/2015, 7:41 AM
Yeap my boy Garret Dillahunt, Ty Walker, from Justified



Omega
Omega - 11/6/2015, 7:41 AM
@Eathbound For me Governor in show sucked.
Desr0w
Desr0w - 11/6/2015, 7:42 AM
Hey @Gusto



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JSamueliaml8
JSamueliaml8 - 11/6/2015, 7:53 AM
Was hoping for either KEvin Durand or Jon Hamm but we'll see.
rabid
rabid - 11/6/2015, 7:56 AM
Ugh! That guy's awful!
And not very menacing.
Donovan
Donovan - 11/6/2015, 8:04 AM
...good! Jon Hamm certainly has a Negan look, but since when that assures actors could play certain roles properly. Nothing against Hamm, I like him, though; but Dillahunt has this thing, you know? Hey, let's see something official...
IPfreely
IPfreely - 11/6/2015, 8:04 AM
He's hilarious in Raising Hope..
pepe
pepe - 11/6/2015, 8:06 AM
Im sad about Glenn.... Realy sad
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 11/6/2015, 8:09 AM
@Gusto

I was going to be in up the same examples. But, Des may be right about this one... His best job was in Justified.
Fun1gUy
Fun1gUy - 11/6/2015, 8:46 AM
@grodd87 i agree very much, i like that theory, that would be very nice

https://i.imgflip.com/mkovb.jpg
Fun1gUy
Fun1gUy - 11/6/2015, 8:47 AM
me likes


ReverseFlasher
ReverseFlasher - 11/6/2015, 8:49 AM
ever since he played two parts in deadwood, i have been a huge fan of dillahunt... amazing range and such onscreen presence.

Dont know anything about negan except how much the comic readers love the character (as a villain, i think)... But really hope he gets this part now.
GreedoSarducci
GreedoSarducci - 11/6/2015, 9:18 AM
GadoTheLion
GadoTheLion - 11/6/2015, 9:22 AM
cool.liked him on burn notice
McGee
McGee - 11/6/2015, 10:11 AM
Don't mess with the Ass man.



imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 11/6/2015, 10:15 AM
You don't f*ck with the man that shot Wild Bill in the back of the head!!
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 11/6/2015, 10:17 AM
@ReverseFlasher - "ever since he played two parts in deadwood, i have been a huge fan of dillahunt... amazing range and such onscreen presence."

Yeah, Idk how people realize he played two characters on Deadwood. Which says something about how great a job he did. (With help from the makeup/costume dept.)
Spooks
Spooks - 11/6/2015, 10:37 AM
Hell yeah! Love this guy as an actor! Incredibly talented!
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