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Best not to get too familiar with her either, actually.ĭanai Gurira as Michonne - A prominent member of the Alexandria community and a master of the samurai sword. Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee - Rick's friend and ally and undisputed leader of the Hilltop community, Maggie's lover, Glenn, was brutally murdered by Negan and she feels betrayed by Rick's decision to keep the baddie alive. Newcomers to the show probably shouldn't get attached to this character - Lincoln is leaving The Walking Dead this season Rick's son Carl died from a zombie bite last season, ultimately prompting Rick to strive towards building a brighter future in his memory. Returning Characters In The Walking Dead Season 9Īndrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes - Chief of Alexandria and lead protagonist of The Walking Dead since season 1. The undead mayhem is set to begin on October 7, and ahead of that take a look at our guide to all the major characters confirmed to appear. Related: Rick's Death Can Save The Walking Dead With Alexandria and its surrounding communities steadily growing, there will be new protagonists to learn to love, or otherwise, and infamous comic villains The Whisperers will also be rearing their ugly, zombie skin-covered heads. With a significant time-skip and the promise to return to the feel of previous seasons, The Walking Dead season 9 is sure to see plenty of changes and, naturally, plenty of new characters. However, Rick created division among his people by opting to keep their leader, Negan, alive as part of a new resolve to rebuild civilization. The last time viewers saw Rick Grimes and his band of zombie apocalypse survivors, the evil Saviors had been soundly beaten. Here's a guide to all the characters featured in The Walking Dead season 9, as well as a primer to the new faces making their debut.