Well, "Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman felt the need to clear things up on his show " The Talking Dead " after Monday night's midseason finale. He added that Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus, is "somewhat asexual on the show" and that his introverted persona is probably his appeal to viewers. Kirkman wanted to clear up a letters column where the possibility of Daryl being gay was presented. Kirkman did add that "a very prominent gay character" would be introduced in the next half of the season.
The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman has confirmed that Daryl Dixon is in fact straight, though he promised that a "prominent gay character" will be arriving in the second half of season 5. Kirkman previously ignited discussion when he said that the character's sexuality had been "discussed" , and it was later stoked when actor Norman Reedus said he'd been playing Daryl as "prison gay" up until now. Would you be interested in that? He will never admit it.
By Seth Kelley. News Editor, Online. Reedus said he discussed the idea of Daryl being gay early on with then-executive producer Frank Darabont, who exited the show after season one. Related Stories Warner Music Posts Encouraging Quarterly Results, Boosted by Streaming and Hits From Rosé, Teddy Swims and More.
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