Norman Reedus is trading his crossbow for a spy badge. The actor, best known for his iconic role as Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead franchise, has officially signed on to star opposite James Marsden in Apple TV+'s upcoming CIA thriller Disavowed. The news comes as Reedus prepares to close the book on his zombie-slaying days, with the final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon set to air next year.
While details about Reedus's character remain under wraps, his addition to the project adds serious star power to an already intriguing series. Marsden, who recently impressed audiences in the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, will lead the show as Brad Griffin, a legendary CIA case officer who finds himself abruptly fired during a global manhunt for an elusive assassin responsible for killing his colleague. Disgraced and cut off from the intelligence world, Griffin decides to go rogue and pursue the $15 million federal bounty on the assassin's head.
Created by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, Disavowed is being positioned as a must-watch for fans of classic spy thrillers, especially those craving a James Bond fix ahead of the franchise's new era on Prime Video. The series is executive produced by Marcum, Holloway, Tom Spezialy, Marsden, Theresa Kang, and Caroline Garity.
For Reedus, this marks a significant career pivot. After spending over a decade in the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead, he's ready to explore new territory. His portrayal of Daryl Dixon became a fan favorite, earning him a dedicated following and leading to his own spin-off series. But with that chapter coming to a close, Disavowed offers him a fresh challenge in a completely different genre.
Apple TV+ has been on a roll lately, with Ted Lasso dominating the streaming charts and breaking records with its Season 4 premiere. The platform continues to build an impressive slate of original programming, and Disavowed looks set to be another standout addition. The combination of Reedus and Marsden, along with a gripping premise, has fans eagerly anticipating more details.
While we wait for further casting announcements and a release date, it's worth noting that Reedus isn't the only one making moves in the streaming world. Several films are leaving Netflix in September, so you might want to catch them before they disappear. And if you're in the mood for more spy action, Tom Cruise's War of the Worlds is hitting HBO Max this month.
Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for all the latest updates on Disavowed and other exciting projects in development.
