Dead City Season 3: Lauren Cohan Calls Jimmi Simpson's Dillard a TWD All-Timer

Lauren Cohan just dropped a bombshell about The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3. She calls Jimmi Simpson's new character, Dillard, "one of my favorite characters in all 'The Walking Dead.' Period. Full stop."

That's high praise from a franchise veteran, and it suggests Dillard isn't just another villain or ally. Showrunner Seth Hoffman teases Dillard as a "flip side to Negan," a cautionary tale for what happens if you reject people and go it alone. Expect Negan to confront his own past and potential future through this new relationship.

Season 3 hits screens July 26th. Maggie and Negan are finally attempting to build the first thriving community in post-apocalyptic Manhattan. But chaos looms, forcing them to face old wounds and question if their dark past will doom the city.

Dillard isn't the only fresh face. Aimee Garcia joins as Renata, a charismatic leader with a mysterious history involving the Croat. Raúl Castillo's Luis, a doctor, will become a key mentor for Hershel, pushing him toward a medical path.

Dead City has always thrived on its isolated Manhattan setting, a dangerous urban wasteland where Maggie and Negan are forced to navigate uneasy alliances. This season promises to deepen those character arcs and push the boundaries of their evolving dynamic.