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David Morrissey will be the Governor in season three of The Walking Dead

Feb. 24, 2012by: Alex Riviello

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There aren't many outright villains in "The Walking Dead" but undoubtedly the worst of the bunch is a character named The Governor. Introduced in issue 27, he's the leader of another group of survivors, one that places a large emphasis on entertainment, of sorts.

When the show started rumors immediately spread of who would eventually play the Governor- names like Danny Trejo, John Hawkes, even Tom Savini (who would have been perfect, in my opinion) were bandied about. But now he's been cast, and ready to go for the third season.

David Morrissey is not a huge name on this side of the pond just yet, but you might have seen him in films like CENTURION, THE REAPING and RED RIDING, among many others, and he recently finished shooting WELCOME TO THE PUNCH with James McAvoy and Mark Strong.

The 16 episodes of the third season begin production this Spring in Atlanta. Now the debate begins- is The Governor going to be British? (The Guvna?) Andrew Lincoln does a halfway decent American accent, after all...

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Derrida

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4:31AM on 02/27/2012

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The guy is one of the most talented actors around

About freakin' time Dave Morrissey got a high profile role, he's going to own this part

violentbuddha

9:10PM on 02/26/2012

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ummm

who the fuck this guy? there are at least nine better choices for this role. a crucial part, i might add

Antarius

7:17PM on 02/26/2012

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I love the trolls who profess to utterly detest this show but always take the time to read the article and bitch about it. GTFO trolls!! Im sure you'll all be watching at 9 also.

morix

5:58PM on 02/25/2012

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I can't wait for Season 3, because maybe it'll mean they finally get off the damn farm.

baronweazle

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1:11PM on 02/25/2012

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And I'm officially done with the Walking Dead the tv show

It just feels like Heroes all over again. It started out well, but after that it went down the drain FAST! It's like the train wreck you don't want to see, but still can't look away. By the way Morrisey is a fine actor, he was great even in the Red Riding trilogy. But he's so fucking wrong for the character of the governor. Although Andrew Lincoln is a terrible Rick Grimes as well, so I guess they're at least consistent in their casting decisions.

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GuerillaOntology

1:58PM on 02/25/2012

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Agree with everything but AL as RG. I think he is great and has the potential to be even better, but his supporting cast (wife, Shane, etc.) are holding him back with all the Soap Opera BS. But yes, it has become an overdramatic Soap Opera.

GuerillaOntology

2:01PM on 02/25/2012

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Also, I think Morrisey should make a fine Governor so long as he doesn't ham it up.

vesaker

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12:05PM on 02/25/2012

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I wish i could get excited about this

but with the amount of changes already made from the source material i have no hope that the Governor will stack up at all to the charater in the comics.

kevlar7

11:24AM on 02/25/2012

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Kevlar7

Having read the comic, and since I own the movie Centurion, I wholly approve of this casting indeed.

Hip-Hop Legend

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6:36AM on 02/25/2012

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Are we sure this news is accurate? All the interviews I've seen and read with Robert Kirkman he won't reveal who the govenor will be, or when he will show up.

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Antarius

7:18PM on 02/26/2012

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Im sure its accurate it is on the shows main website

Freeden

3:07AM on 02/25/2012

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Oh god, season 3 is going to be great. I had hoped we'd be seeing The Governor soon, but I am glad to see he will be in season 3. That said, Morrisey has a huge task in undertaking this character. Besides Michonne, he is probably the most memorable character of the entire cast. Speaking of Michonne, when is she going to come along. That's another role that's going to be big news once the actress to fill her shoes comes along. Looking forward to seeing how f'ed up season 3 will be with The

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GuerillaOntology

2:02PM on 02/25/2012

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Easy there feller. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. The show has already done so themselves.

jolanar

11:11PM on 02/24/2012

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I may as well read the dang comics with as much information I read about them on the internet.

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moviesam

12:05AM on 02/25/2012

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You should. Much better character development and more impact (especially with character deaths).

...aaaaaand The TV show hasn't even scratched the surface of the crazy that is in the comics.

GuerillaOntology

1:57PM on 02/25/2012

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I have a feeling they won't get past scratching the surface. I.e. they won't touch some character deaths.

GuerillaOntology

8:03PM on 02/24/2012

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Hated the idea of Merle being the Governer. The Governer has an interesting and fleshed out backstory that would've been obsolete re-using another character.

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GuerillaOntology

8:03PM on 02/24/2012

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And Merle is an interesting character on his own. Why waste two good opportunities? No imagination.

Hip-Hop Legend

6:39AM on 02/25/2012

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I agree with ya! I haven't read the comics, but it would seem dumb to me too! Better to introduce a new character!

Old Prospector

7:37PM on 02/24/2012

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My money was on Merle. But I guess he could end up being the Governor's right hand... man... or... yeah.

Terminal_83

7:21PM on 02/24/2012

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This is excellent news. Savini would have hammed it up. I'm glad they chose a fairly unknown character actor to take on such a powerful complex and despicable character. The crux of season three will rely on Morriseey's portrayal of the Governor and I think he'll do a bang up job and leave viewers stunned. I'll be counting the days until season three that's for sure.