As new stories like Dead City, Daryl Dixon, and The Ones Who Live have played out, the adaptation has drifted further and further away from the original comic storyline. However, there are still some elements that have yet to be introduced. This includes a Walking Dead character that can still appear in the future, even if it's much later.
Greg Nicotero Kept Hope Alive That The Walking Dead Universe Would Introduce Jeffrey Grimes
Jeffrey Is Rick's Brother In The Comic Series
One comic character that has yet to appear in the franchise is Rick Grimes' brother, Jeffrey. In the comic series, he's briefly mentioned by Rick early into the story. Later, he starred in a one-shot titled The Walking Dead: The Alien, revealing he'd been a survivor in Spain when the zombie apocalypse began.
This would have made him a perfect addition for Daryl Dixon season 3, which will see Daryl and Carol traversing through Spain. However, while speaking with ScreenRant at San Diego Comic-Con, executive producer Greg Nicotero revealed that Jeffrey will not be showing up in the upcoming season. However, he did mention the idea of bringing him in was discussed behind-the-scenes.
Why Having Rick Grimes' Brother In The Daryl Dixon Spinoff Would Be Perfect
One Step Closer To Reuniting With His Friend
Jeffrey showing up on the cast of Daryl Dixon would be the perfect way to continue Daryl's storyline involving Rick. He never gave up looking for his friend, and even though he came back at the end of The Ones Who Live, Daryl's international adventures have prevented them from reuniting. Jeffrey, however, could be the story catalyst providing said reunion.
It would also be neat to see The Walking Dead spinoffs pulling more from the comics, with Jeffrey being the perfect opportunity to add those elements to Daryl's show. While the Spain setting would have made Daryl Dixon season 3 the perfect time to introduce him, season 4 will still be taking place there, opening the door for his arrival.
