David Morrissey is The Governor! The British actor has landed highly anticipated role on AMC’s The Walking Dead according to Deadline. Morrissey will join the series in Season Three.
In Robert Kirkman’s graphic novels the Governor is the leader of Woodbury, a small settlement of survivors who becomes the antagonist for hero Rick Grimes.
Sci-Fi fans may remember Morrissey from the Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Two Doctors.
Fans of the comic book series have been eagerly waiting for word of when the villain would join the show. I can’t even begin to describe just how sadistic this character is in the series. The Governor represents a theme in great zombie fiction. What humanity is capable of is sometimes more horrific that the so-called monsters.
A Geek’s Pondering:
With Jon Bernthal starring in a pilot for a new series could it be that Shane’s days on the show are numbered now that the Governor will become Rick’s main antagonist?
Fan favorite Michonne is introduced before the Governor in the books so can we expect to see her join the series next season too.
What do you think of the casting?
Stay tuned for me – the Image Comic Expo is this weekend. The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman may have more announcements or comments.