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Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Premieres With New Twists and Familiar Faces

Maggie and Negan embark on separate journeys in a ravaged Manhattan as the series debuts Lauren Cohan’s directorial work and the return of Negan’s iconic bat, Lucille.

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Overview

  • Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' premieres May 4, 2025, on AMC and AMC+, continuing the story of Maggie and Negan in post-apocalyptic Manhattan.
  • Lauren Cohan makes her directorial debut in Episode 6, adding a significant creative milestone to her role as Maggie and executive producer.
  • The season introduces new challenges as Maggie and Negan navigate separate storylines, with their paths eventually converging under heightened stakes.
  • Filming for Season 2 moved to Massachusetts, utilizing locations like Boston, Attleboro, and Worcester to recreate a decaying Manhattan with enhanced authenticity.
  • Negan’s barbed-wire bat, Lucille, returns this season, symbolizing both his past and internal struggles, adding emotional depth to his character arc.