Andrew Lincoln Teases Potential Return to Walking Dead Universe

Andrew Lincoln, who portrayed Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead and its spinoff The Ones Who Live, has hinted at a potential return to the franchise during a 2025 interview on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Despite Rick Grimes' apparent death in season 9, Lincoln mentioned that "there’s a conversation happening right now" about him rejoining the series, fueling fan excitement and speculation. The spinoffs Dead City and Daryl Dixon have extended the universe, and while The Ones Who Live was initially a limited series, Lincoln's return could signal further developments. His comeback is seen as an opportunity to revive interest among original viewers and continue AMC's successful expansion of the Walking Dead franchise. Lincoln also expressed fondness for his time in the U.S. filming the show and the responsibility he felt leading such a cultural phenomenon. Though details remain unclear, Lincoln's openness to returning suggests Rick Grimes' story may not be finished yet.