HOLLYWOOD - It's official and yes, The Walking Dead Season 3 will start airing this coming October 14 courtesy of AMC.
The 3rd season of The Walking Dead will be composed of 16 episodes and it will feature the following:
7 Major Roles:
- Andrew Lincoln portrays the series' protagonist Rick Grimes, a former deputy sheriff from King County, Georgia, who has established himself as the group's leader.
- Sarah Wayne Callies portrays Lori Grimes, Rick's wife and Carl's mother.
- Laurie Holden portrays Andrea, a former successful civil rights attorney, who was separated from the group at the end of the second season.
- Steven Yeun portrays Glenn, a former pizza delivery boy.
- Chandler Riggs portrays Carl Grimes, Rick and Lori's young son.
- Norman Reedus portrays Daryl Dixon, an antihero-like Southern redneck who's also the group's primary hunter.
- Lauren Cohan portrays Maggie Greene, Hershel's tomboyish eldest daughter and Glenn's lover.
Recurring Cast Members:
- Melissa McBride portrays Carol Peletier, a former victim of domestic abuse who is now the last surviving member of her family.
- IronE Singleton portrays Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas, a well-intentioned but clumsy survivor who struggles to prove his worth to the group.
- Scott Wilson portrays Hershel Greene, a religious man and trained veterinarian who owned a ranch where the group had stayed before it was overrun by walkers.
- Emily Kinney portrays Beth Greene, Hershel's emotionally troubled youngest daughter.
- Michael Rooker portrays Merle Dixon, an unruly Southern redneck and older brother to Daryl.
Two New Characters:
- David Morrissey will portray The Governor, a major antagonist in the comic series.
- Danai Gurira will portray Michonne, the hooded figure that saves Andrea in the season two finale and a prominently featured character in the comic series.
Now, here's the official trailer teaser of The Walking Dead Season 3:
