The walking dead star opens up about shocking death scene. A major casting addition has been made to the upcoming sixth season of the walking dead today as it has been revealed that british actor tom payne will play paul monroe jesus. Paul jesus monroe known as paul jesus rovia in the television series is a fictional character from the comic book series the walking dead, as well as the television series of the same name, where he was portrayed by tom payne. Walking dead actor tom payne talks training for the. Mar, 2019 to cap off its season 9 winter finale last year, the walking dead delivered a major holy shit moment when the character jesus went the way of the dodo bird thanks to the shows new villains. Feb 03, 2016 the fanfavorite from the walking dead comic book also known as paul monroe will be making the leap from page to screen in the second half of season 6 which returns feb. The walking dead casting news paul monroejesus cast season 6 october 2015 jesus has been cast for season 6 of the walking dead. Prior to his role as jesus on the walking dead, tom payne starred on luck, the critically acclaimed hbo series from creators michael mann and david milch, which centered on the fastpaced. The walking dead cast do their best negan impressions. Finally, we can announce the actor who will be playing paul jesus monroe in season 6 of amcs the walking dead. Tom payne cast as jesus in the walking dead season 6.
Nov 25, 2018 in the walking deads season 9 midseason finale, evolution, that mistake though unavoidable proved deadly, costing the leaderelect of hilltop and kung fufighting badass his life. The pistol also is seen held by rick grimes andrew lincoln in the same episode. The character, who moved to alexandria from a separate group. The walking dead was renewed by amc for a 16episode seventh season on october 30, 2015. Lincoln spent his early childhood in hull, yorkshire before his. Born in paterson, new jersey, david grew up in hollywood, florida and attended both. Tom payne cast as jesus tom payne waterloo road will bring comic book character paul jesus monroe to life on the walking dead season 6. Payne may return or may have already filmed a return to the role in the remainder of season 9.
The cast there will be a bit of shakeup in feat the walking dead season 6. While we already know that walking dead s sixth season will bolster the cast with some brand new members, the most recently revealed addition is also perhaps one of the most exciting. According to the wrap, actor tom payne will join the cast of the postapocalyptic series as character paul jesus monroe. Sep 24, 2015 finally, we can announce the actor who will be playing paul jesus monroe in season 6 of amcs the walking dead. Oct 08, 2018 the walking dead star scott wilson has passed away at the age of 76. The walking dead casts tom payne as jesus deadline. Knots untie is a promising episode of the walking dead. Carol continues to be devastated by the death of her son henry. Aaron has not healed from the loss of jesus and the tragic events of. Dec 09, 2018 after fighting with the whisperers, jesus death on the walking dead. Following his own code of inclusiveness, jesus leads by example. The walking dead season 6 has made no secret of its likelihood to adapt a few of the. The saviors were a vast organization of survivors introduced in season 6 of amcs the walking dead.
Tom payne talks about playing jesus in the walking dead tom. Walking dead casts tom payne as comic character paul jesus. The walking deads tom payne says he was a bit frustrated with. Comic book fans, it is time to get excited the walking dead just cast a major season 6 role. The walking dead season 6 just cast another badass comic character. Paul monroe was recently spotted on the set of the walking dead season six, and the actor playing this fanfavourite character from robert. Nov 25, 2018 the walking dead star tom payne on jesus death and his personal frustration with the writing on the amc zombie drama. Luck alum tom payne has landed the role of paul monroe aka jesus in amc s zombie drama. It is the eightyfirst episode of the series overall.
It looks as though paul monroe aka jesus will be making his debut during the sixth season of amcs the walking dead. Nov 26, 2018 jesus may have died at the hands of the whisperers on sundays midseason finale of the walking dead, but actor tom payne was all smiles immediately afterward as he chatted about the episode live. A pivotal character from the books has just been cast and it could mean big things for the future of the show. Dec 01, 2016 tom payne of amcs walking dead tells fnm he doesnt think hed last too long in a zombie apocalypse. Deadline reports that tom payne luck has been cast as paul jesus monroe for the walking dead season 6. Oct 21, 2017 if the dead do rise, will you be ready. Plus, andrew lincoln and danai gurira on that scene. Payne was cast with a recurring role in season 6 of the walking dead, as paul jesus rovia, and promoted to series regular for season 7. Tom remained for two seasons until his character was killed off in season nine. The sixth installment of the show will witness new characters, including nicolas cantu from hey arnold. Jun, 2017 enjoy my favorite jesus moments from season 6. Rick and his crew in alexandria are featured in new photos from season 6 of the walking dead, with tom payne signing on to play jesus. Actor tom payne had previously hinted at jesus returning this season despite having been killed off. In 2019, payne was cast in the lead role as a serial killers son in the fox police procedural series prodigal son.
With the walking dead season 6, jesus took the wheel and started driving off with that stolen vehicle. Specifically, the series has enlisted tom payne to portray jesus, a key character in the comic book. The walking deads tom payne lands new tv show in surprise. Has the walking dead finally cast one of the comic books biggest badasses for years, fans of the amc hit have been dying to know when paul monroe aka jesus would cross paths with rick. The walking dead has been pretty brutal this season as it has shown off a number of deaths and exits and the latest episode was no different, as jesus played by. The walking dead season 6 tom payne officially cast as. The walking dead season 6, episode 10 introduced us to jesus rovia, a character much like the similarlynamed jesus monroe from robert kirkmans comics. He is known for appearing on amcs the walking dead as paul jesus rovia. Wilson was confirmed to be returning to the walking dead during the new york comic con panel being held at madison square garden. The character brought a sense of levity to the series, something it needed with the dark cloud of season. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the walking dead with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across. Weeks after the walker invasion, rick and daryl cross paths with jesus, a mysterious man with many secrets.
At first, jesus is mistrusted by rick but eventually gains his respect as a valued comrade and is also known for his skills in combat. Twice as far is the fourteenth episode of the sixth season of amcs the walking dead. He is an actor, known for the walking dead 2010, get low 2009 and mercy 2014. Nov 26, 2018 the walking dead actor who shockingly exited admits that he was frustrated on the show. The sixth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series on amc, premiered on october 11, 2015, and concluded on april 3, 2016, consisting of 16 episodes. The walking dead season 6 who is paul jesus monroe. The character, who will be portrayed by british actor tom payne, is expected to be introduced in the second half of amcs the walking dead season 6. Tom payne v thomas payne born 21 december 1982 is an english actor. One of the highly anticipated characters from robert kirkmans the walking dead comic book series is paul monroe, also known as jesus. Scott gimple continued as showrunner for a third consecutive season. Jesus served as the ambassador for the hilltop and frequently searches for new recruits. The eighth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series on amc, premiered on october 22, 2017, and concluded on april 15, 2018, consisting of 16 episodes. Filming for season 7 began in georgia on may 2, 2016 and concluded on november 18, 2016.
Season 6, episode 10, the next world that noise you heard sunday night was the sound of walking dead nation rejoicing or the romantically obsessed quadrant, at least. Amc isnt commenting on the character or actor just yet, though our. Paul is first seen watching javier, gabriel, clementine, conrad, and tripp from a rooftop, having observed them separate from their friends and being forced to flee to the roof of a gas station. The walking dead casting news paul monroejesus cast. The walking dead star tom payne on jesus death and his personal frustration with the writing on the amc zombie drama. Theres a new addition to the season 6 cast of the walking dead. Thomas payne, the actor cast to play the comicbook. Sep 23, 2015 theres a new addition to the season 6 cast of the walking dead. The walking dead have done a masterful job of hiding pregnancies from their actresses, which isnt as easy as it sounds on hit television programs. The jungle movie, alexa mansour from how to get away with murder, and hal cumpston from bilched. Carter ethan embry holds a glock 17 during a confrontation in season 6 s premiere first time again s6e01. Audiences will recognize the 32yearold british actor from his work on television series waterloo road and luck, andor the 20 film the. Actors jeffrey dean morgan, xander berkeley, tom payne, and austin amelio were all promoted to series regulars for the seventh season, after having recurring roles in the sixth season.
Actor tom payne, who plays the role of paul jesus rovia on amcs megahit the walking dead, which has its season 8 premiere sunday night. Two different groups leave alexandria on supply runs. Season 6, episode 10 the next world spoilers inside episode 610. As fear the walking dead keeps getting worse, amc needs.
The sixth season features eighteen series regulars overall, with ten actors receiving opening credits billing, while eight others are credited as also starring. The walking dead has a new hero on season 6 vanity fair. It was confirmed on october 7, 2014, that amc had renewed the walking dead for season 6. Season 6 of amcs the walking dead consists of sixteen episodes. In evolution, tom payne joined the likes of chandler riggs, austin nichols. This is super exciting news confirming that the hilltop will be. The walking dead season 6 just cast another badass comic. Tom payne played jesus on the walking dead since late on season six.
Alright whats going on guys its trev back again here to bring you another video. Nov 27, 2018 the walking dead star tom payne is already teasing the return of jesus, though in flashback form. It was written by matt negrete and directed by alrick riley. The walking dead casts fanfavourite character jesus for. Paul lost some of his friends at the hands of the new frontier. Walking dead actor tom payne talks jesus, fans, and his. Walking dead star tom payne teases possible love interest. Negan actor jeffrey dean morgan didnt know about shows cliffhanger. Amcs zombie show the walking dead has always had great memes.
Walking dead jesus actor who shockingly exited admits. Tom payne as paul jesus rovia, a member and scout for the hilltop. While we already know that walking dead s sixth season will bolster the cast with some brand new members, the most recently revealedaddition is also perhaps one of the most exciting. Paul is straight out of the comics, but we wont spoil his character here. Nov 06, 2017 walking dead star tom payne teases possible love interest video i think everyone will be much happier than they were last season, jesus actor says of all out war. Luck alum tom payne has landed the role of paul monroe aka jesus in amcs zombie drama. The second half of season 6 has had a nice surge in memes thanks to carls eye. Paul monroe, commonly nicknamed jesus, is a comicadapted main character who appears in telltale games the walking dead. Tom payne on jesus tv death on the walking dead youtube. Tom payne joined the walking dead in its sixth season as paul jesus rovia. The whisperers murder jesus the walking dead classic. Amc needs to wake up to the reality of fear the walking dead. Negan pisses off the whisperers the walking dead season 10 ep. The walking dead confirms return of dead character in next.
While under negans leadership, they served as the primary antagonistic group for the second half of season 6, and the whole of season 7 and season 8. Thomas payne born 21 december 1982 is an english actor. He also added season seven will pick up immediately where the finale left off. The walking dead star tom payne reveals hes engaged. The walking dead casts key comic book character of jesus. British actor tom payne of hbos luck fame will be playing the iconic character from the comic book series the tv show is based on. Tom payne, the english actor who plays the new character jesus paul rovia in amcs popular zombie apocalypse series the walking dead, says that though the characters origins remain unclear, jesus is not a villain. The walking dead is adding british actor tom payne to the mix as jesus in season 6 of the amc series. The walking dead season 6 tom payne officially cast as jesus.
The sixth season of the walking dead, an american postapocalyptic horror television series. While the tv version of rick and daryl dixon are probably not quite sure what to make of tom paynes character, paul rovia, fans of the graphic novels should be expecting paul to become a regular for the walking dead season 7. Gregory does not seem to be a reliable man and he will probably be up to no good in the near future. Walking dead, the season 6 internet movie firearms. The show has completely jumped the shark, and major changes are needed for season 6. The character of jesus was introduced on the walking dead and actor tom payne has been officially welcomed to the walking dead family on social media. Tom payne has been cast as jesus aka paul monroe, one of the key characters in the comics.
Developed for television by frank darabont, the series is based on the eponymous series of comic books by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. He whispers to jesus you are where you do not belong. Amc casts its jesus for season 6 of the walking dead. As jesus goes to kill what appears to be a walker, this whisperer dodges his attack and stabs him through the back. The walking dead 6x10 daryl and rick meet jesus duration. The glock 17 another frequently seen weapon in season 6. He currently portrays malcolm bright on the 2019 american television series prodigal son. Jesus is one of seven characters to appear in both the walking dead and fear the walking dead following morgan jones, carol peletier, rick grimes, dwight, sherry, and beta.
I took my girlfriend to the premiere of season 6 last year at madison. Nov 26, 2018 the walking dead s paul jesus rovia was fatally stabbed by a whisperer in the shocking final moments of the season 9 midseason finale and therefore is dead in this timeline, according to actor. The walking deads tom payne reveals how jesus could return. Payne was born in chelmsford, essex, and grew up in bath, somerset, where he attended king edwards school and was a prolific contributor to the schools drama department. Best jesus tom payne moments from the walking dead. The hollywood reporter has revealed that tom payne luck has signed on to appear in the sixth season of the walking dead in the recurring role of paul monroe, a. The walking dead season 6 has just beefed up its roster by introducing another character from the comic book, paul jesus monroe, who originally appeared in issue 91. Nov 21, 2016 the british actor is adjusting to being called jesus on the street. Best jesus tom payne moments from the walking dead season 6. Nov 04, 2019 tom payne paul jesus rovia the walking dead s jesus maintained a long stint as a fan favorite within the comic book series, and actor tom payne quickly won over tv viewers with his take on the. The walking dead tv series 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It became clear that jesus became the leader of hilltop after maggie left to be with georgie, and it was a position that he didnt particularly want to be in, which is why he always took up the opportunity to go out into the open world. He is known for appearing on amcs the walking dead as paul jesus rovia 20162018. Fanfavourite character jesus cast in the walking dead.
The next world the cast and show creators talk about a new day dawning in alexandria, and the promise of a new world. Meanwhile, michonne helps spencer find closure, as carl recovers from his injury. Actor tom payne, who portrays paul jesus rovia, said the timejump is about a year and a half from the end of the eighth season, giving enough time for survivors to reestablish farming and livestock raising. Nov 26, 2018 it wouldnt be a walking dead midseason finale without a prominent character death, and season 9 was no exception. Find out why and find out paynes crazy hometown connection to andrew lincoln in his. Sep 25, 2015 amc has a new video in which the walking dead cast and crew share their expectations for season 6. As the whisperer stands over jesus corpse, staring at the survivors, daryl shoots him in the head with a crossbow bolt, killing him. Sep 23, 2015 an actor with a striking resemblance to jesus a. In this one we will be talking about the walking dead. Actor tom payne talks about joining the walking dead cast in season 6 and taking on the important role of jesus. Rick and daryl cross paths with jesus, a mysterious man with many secrets.