Rick’s going to need all the support he can get to take down Negan and the Saviors in The Walking Dead Season 7. We saw Jeffrey Dean Morgan kill it as Negan, but the show might be looking to cast the leader of The Kingdom.
The rumor comes from The Spoiling Dead Facebook , a fan page known for its The Walking Dead spoiler content. The fan page claims the show has put out a casting notice for an African American man with the following description :
African American, 40s. An eccentric, charismatic, and kind leader. He projects a regal air of confidence and wisdom to his people, and he enjoys the respect they give him because of it. To an outsider, his deliberate dress and mannerisms might seem theatrical, and to a degree, they are...RECURRING GUEST STAR SEASON 7 (TOP OF SHOW), MULTIPLE YEAR SERIES OPTION (7/16)
You know who fits the description? Ezekiel. He is the leader of The Kingdom, which a community near Alexandria based out of an elementary school. Ezekiel has a pet tiger named Shiva, who bonded with him after he saves her from walkers during the initial outbreak. Ezekiel eventually becomes Michonne’s love interest, but that likely won’t happen now that Richonne is alive and well.
[Warning: major comic book spoilers ahead. Stop now if you don’t want to know why Ezekiel is important to the story.]
Ezekiel becomes a key player in the long game against Negan. Ezekiel has a spy inside the Saviors network who becomes the best weapon they have against Negan. The spy is none other than Dwight. Yeah, the same Dwight that killed Denise and shot Daryl. Dwight is the key in the all out war against Negan as he provides information about his boss’ movements. Of course, Rick doesn’t trust Dwight, but he does believe in Ezekiel.
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