*Major Spoiler Warning* A recent casting report may have inadvertantly revealed a major spoiler involving a popular cast member of The Walking Dead.
Earlier today, Variety noted that Jon Bernthal is in early talks with TNT to star in Frank Darabont's upcoming L.A. Noir TV series. This type of discussion wouldn't be possible unless Jon Bernthal wasn't returning for season 3 of The Walking Dead.
Season 2 has already wrapped up filming, so we're assuming that Shane will be dead before the start of season 3. Of course, fans of The Walking Dead comic book know that Shane has been living on borrowed time. In the comic series, Shane doesn't even make it to Hershel's farm. However, a recent interview with Robert Kirkman made it sound like Shane might survive season 2 and make it to the prison. Was that misdirection?
Variety is a reputable source, so it is unlikely the casting discussion news is incorrect. With 16 episodes planned for The Walking Dead Season 3, Shane would have to be dead or only make brief appearances to take on another project. Your guess as to what happens to Shane is as good as ours, so feel free to speculate in the comments area below.
The Walking Dead returns from its mid-season break on February 12th.
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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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