The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Norman Reedus & Melissa McBride Reveal How Spain Defines Season 3: "The Location Itself Is...A Character"

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon stars Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride have revealed how Spain defines season 3 of the show, and what makes the location stand out. Daryl Dixon season 2 ended with Daryl (Reedus) and Carol (McBride) heading through the Chunnel on the way to England, hopeful of finding a way back to America so they can reunite with Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi) and Ash (Manish Dayal) in the Commonwealth. However, AMC has aleady confirmed season 3 will take place in Spain, signaling a much different stretch of their journey is coming soon.

Speaking with Collider, Reedus and McBride revealed just how different Spain is going to be for Daryl Dixon season 3. Reedus teased "new energy" in the show thanks to the new location and cast, contrasting how different parts of Europe are going to feel different from one another, like states in the US would. McBride added that the country itself "is like a character," indicating the whole location will have its own unique personality compared to France. Check out what Reedus and McBride had to say below:

Reedus: Everything is different [in Spain]. There are different artists making the show here. We have a different cast. Everything looks different and feels different, and it’s a different story. It’s new energy. You take these two characters traveling around Europe, and all of Europe is not the same, just like the United States isn’t. New Yorkers are way different from people in California and everyone in between. It’s the same here [in Spain]. It’s new energy.

McBride: And the location itself is like a character. There’s so much to play with, visually and story wise.

What Norman Reedus & Melissa McBride's Statement Says About Daryl Dixon Season 3

The Show Is Going Through Some Major Changes

Alongside relocating to Spain, Daryl Dixon season 3 will also feature a whole new cast of characters, offering up a new storyline that has yet to be revealed. So far, the new, confirmed cast members in the series are Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada, Alexandra Masangkay, Candela Saitta, and Hugo Arbués, all of whom will play important roles in Spain. However, Daryl and Carol will be making a short stop in England first, with Stephen Merchant confirmed to show up as an unknown character, potentially ushering in the next stretch of their adventure.

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Reedus' statement about Spain having a new feel compared to France is reminiscent of similar statements he made when the show first began, praising its European location for feeling different from The Walking Dead proper. His similar statement underscores how everything from the cast of Daryl Dixon to the location is constantly undergoing change, the series finding exciting ways to continually reinvent itself. This aligns with showrunner David Zabel's hopes of presenting the show in two-season story arcs, each featuring a new location.

Our Take On Reedus & McBride Teasing Daryl Dixon Season 3's New Location

Spain Sounds Like The Perfect Way To Evolve The Show

With Reedus and McBride excited about where Spain is going to take the series, it sounds like Daryl Dixon season 3 is moving in a positive direction as the series begins to reinvent itself. We're anticipating a much different storyline alongside the new location, reflecting the road trip elements the show is seemingly starting to embrace. Since season 3 won't be out until 2025, it might be some time until concrete details are revealed. However, the lead actors' promotion is enough to make the next batch of episodes all the more exciting.

Source: Collider