The Walking Dead Season 7 may introduce another iconic character in its third episode. The alleged full casting call posted on the Spoil the Dead forums describes a character that may be Ezekiel, the leader of The Kingdom.
Check out the full casting call below:
THE WALKING DEAD, Episode #703
Episodic
AMC
ONE HOUR
SAG
Executive Producers: Scott M. Gimple, Gale Anne Hurd, Dave Alpert, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Tom Luse
From the graphic novel by: Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard
Casting Directors: Sharon Bialy, Sherry Thomas, Gohar Gazazyan
Location: Atlanta Area
Outside Dates: o/a 5/25/16 - late November
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
[AUGUSTUS]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)
Sounds like Ezekiel. In the comics, Ezekiel is an older African American with grey dreads. He’s a neutral party in the war against the Saviors. Ezekiel’s personality is a bit over-the-top and his pet tiger Shiva follows him everywhere he goes. Ezekiel doesn’t like Negan, but hides his disdain for the leader of the Saviors very well. He’s very protective of The Kingdom and hesitant to join the war against the saviors.
Carol and Morgan may have had the first run-in with The Kingdom at the end of The Walking Dead Season 6. Morgan found Carol just before a Savior was about to kill her. Carol is shot in the leg and wants Morgan to end her life. He refuses. Soon two men wearing padded armor appear and Morgan asks them for help.
It’s likely Carol will camp out at The Kingdom until she heals, and Morgan will likely stay with her. Who knows? Carol doesn’t seem to feel comfortable with Alexandria anymore, and The Kingdom might be a place she can get some much needed rest.
The Walking Dead Season 7 returns to AMC this fall.
