Nothing quite equals a Comic Convention to have big news dropping at a rapid pace. Such was the case on Saturday as Walking Dead Showrunner Angela Kang announced the return of past stars Scott
Wilson and Sonequa Martin-Green as Hershel Greene and Sasha, respectively at the New York Comic Con Saturday. In addition, Kang also confirmed the return of Jon Bernthal as the long-dead Shane Walsh. All of these dead people walking around…who would have thought that could be possible in a show called The Walking Dead?
We were trying to lie and obfuscate for a long time, but we want to confirm that Jon Bernthal, who played Shane, will visit this season and come back,” Kang said. “We also have the wonderful Scott Wilson as Hershel as well as our wonderful Sonequa Martin-Green.”
As for how the pair of fan-favorites return, Kang teased, “That’s for people to watch.”
Bernthal’s return was “confirmed” because unfortunately for the producers who wanted this kept under wraps, the actor was spotted on The Walking Dead’s Georgia set, according to TV Line. Despite fans knowing that he does make an appearance, Executive Producer Scott Gimple said Shane’s appearance — by way of flashback or hallucination — will involve “‘some very cool, very heavy stuff.”
How do you feel about the return of Hershel Green, Sasha, and Shane? Does it say anything about maybe a future return for Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes or Lauren Cohan’s Maggie? Depending of course how it is they write them off. Apparent dying doesn’t preclude a return. Just ask Hershel, Sasha, or Shane. Share your Walking Dead theories with us at GVNation…and don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere.
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