Pruitt Taylor joining The Walking Dead is the first new cast announcement of the second season. His picture may seem familiar if you've watched Deadwood, The Mentalist, or any of the other numerous TV shows and movies he has appeared in.
TVLine reveals that he's playing Otis, a foreman at Hershel’s Farm: "For the uninitiated (aka those unfamiliar with the Walking Dead graphic novels), Vince’s character is described as good-natured and polite, this despite the rather harrowing (read: near-deadly) circumstances under which he first meets Rick, Lori et al."
Other new characters for this season include Hershel and his daughter Maggie, although additional casting announcements have not yet been made. With season 2 currently filming, we should hear about these roles being filled shortly. To watch a video of the first day of shooting, check out our earlier coverage from today: http://dailydead.com/walking-dead-season-2-video-first-day-of-shooting/
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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