{
  "id": 6319282,
  "title": "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Adds Jimmy Smits To Final Season Cast — Get A Sneak Peek",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-adds-jimmy-smits-to-final-season-cast",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T19:57:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2253249/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-4-cast-jimmy-smits-teaser-trailer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon brings a familiar face back to the screen. Emmy winner Jimmy Smits has joined the cast, starring as Captain Alejandro Perkins. A former U.S. Navy officer and medical doctor, Perkins has carved out a unique existence in the post-apocalyptic world.\n\nA teaser trailer provides a glimpse into the new season, featuring a battered Daryl lying in a hospital bed. As he awakens, he finds Captain Perkins standing over him, offering a welcoming embrace. This scene hints at Daryl's potential return to America after their ordeal in Spain.\n\nJimmy Smits, a TV veteran recognized for his roles in L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and Sons of Anarchy, has earned 12 Emmy nominations, including a win for his performance in L.A. Law. He has also appeared in notable shows like The West Wing, Dexter, and How to Get Away With Murder.\n\nThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon reunites Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as Daryl and Carol, respectively. The cast also includes Romain Levi, Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada, Candela Saitta, and Hugo Arbués. Season 3 saw Daryl and Carol establish a community in Spain, but their plans to return home were thwarted by a fire during a confrontation with warlord Fede. The official synopsis for Season 4 suggests that Daryl and Carol are grappling with uncertainty and hope as they traverse the ravaged landscapes of Spain.",
  "summary": "Jimmy Smits is joining the cast of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon for its final season - get a sneak peek at his character in a new teaser.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Jimmy Smits Joins ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Final Season: Watch The Teaser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/jimmy-smits-joins-the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-final-season-watch-the",
        "published": "2026-09-08T19:11:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Final Season Reveals First-Look Teaser (TV News Roundup)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-final-season-reveals-first-look-teaser",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:29:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}