The Walking Dead: Every Reason Why Andrew Lincoln is About to Return as Rick Grimes
AMC confirmed what many fans had anticipated – The Walking Dead will end after Season 11. The mega-season that will have 24 episodes (the past seasons have only had 16), will close the story arc of the flagship series for The Walking Dead Universe. The announcement came without any updates on the Rick Grimes movies. This can only mean one thing: Andrew Lincoln must return to The Walking Dead to close the series. Here’s what we know, which ironically was just in the days before AMC’s announcement.
First up, Angel Theory, who plays Kelly on The Walking Dead, posted an image of herself, Cassady McClincy, and Andrew Lincoln on her Twitter account (See the image below). The tweet said: “REALLY wishing we could have gotten scenes with Lydia, Kelly and Rick. Maybe someday.” Since the post, Theory’s account has now gone into private mode.
UPDATE: Theory has since restored her Twitter account but has deleted the tweet.
In order to properly end The Walking Dead, the show has to end with Rick Grimes, with whom the show started. The Walking Dead is Rick Grimes’ story. It’s only proper to end it with Rick, since Carl (Chandler Riggs) is no longer alive on the show.
What we do know is that Lincoln has been involved still with the show. According to Scott Gimple, who is in charge of The Walking Dead Universe for AMC, Gimple said had during San Diego Comic-Con at Home that Lincoln still has a huge say in what happens in the series. “He throws around the football with the rest of us. He’s very, very interested in this thing,” said Gimple. “And I got to tell you, he’s itching to get back, too. We all are,” he continued.
Second, as the pandemic is slowing and production begins to start on several fronts, the long-awaited Rick Grimes movie may be soon to be underway. As well, fans have started to argue whether or not it is Rick that is under the Masked Stranger’s mask that is seen in the Season 10 Finale trailer for The Walking Dead.
AMC has also posted notice with Georgia’s film department that the show is now back in pre-production and headed towards full-blown filming.
Lincoln has previously stated that he may have left the show too soon, as the writing for the show has been strong the past two seasons. There wouldn’t be a more exciting moment on the show than to have Rick Grimes make a comeback in the Season 10 finale of the show of which the episode is titled, “A Certain Doom.” An appearance in the final episode, albeit brief, would excite past and present viewers of the show to make sure that Season 11 would be appointment television again.
Finally, The Walking Dead: World Beyond had listed Andrew Lincoln in the cast list for episode 10 of this current Season. AMC has since had that pulled from IMDB.com but it happened. AMC has also said it was an error and didn’t want to get fan’s hopes up. Sounds a bit curious to us! What doesn’t help the situation is that one of World Beyond‘s stars, Nico Tortorella, appears to jokingly confirm it OR he’s just messing with fans.
I’m holding out hope that Nico wasn’t actually trolling & he’s legit being serious 👀 https://t.co/3zDVaDyxPP
— Derek 🧟♂️ (@twdecastro) October 28, 2020
We do know that a Season 10b is set to air early next year and filming is under way. We’ve also learned that one of these episodes will tell Negan’s back story and about his wife, Lucille, who will be played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s real-life wife, Hilarie Burton. There will be a six episode continuation of Season 10, followed by a 24 episode Season 11 later in the year, carrying the show to its end in 2022.
A conclusion of Season 11 would logically take us into the Rick Grimes movies.
Either way, fans are ready for their hero to return. It’s time for Rick Grimes to return to the world of The Walking Dead. The world needs Rick Grimes!
What are your thoughts on Andrew Lincoln and The Walking Dead? Are you ready for more Rick Grimes?
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The world needs Rick Grimes ,but are they really gonna bring him back or are they just blowing smoke up our asses again!!! Don’t think I could take another let down like many other fans . SO LET’S DO THIS RITE FOR THE FINAL SEASON 11.
Thank you for listening to my rant
Cindy Specking
Yes I’m ready for Rick Grimes, Andrew, to make his come back! He’s such a great actor and he and Norman have such a great presence together on screen. I would love that if he were to be in season 11 to finish the series. It only seems right!
Rick Grimes, Rick Grimes, Rick Grimes!!!!
Can’t wait!!!!!
I feel that the Walking Dead is about Rick Grimes, I only wish that Carl could have been with his dad thru all of it, he had been thru so for his age. It was ashame that he had to die it really was a bad call. I really miss Officer friendly.
I would love for Rick to come back to the show for a big grand finale. Michonne finding him and bringing him back, Meeting his son, helping all the communities defeat Beta. ❤️ To good shows and well wishes to all the actors and actresses ❤️ I’ve loved watching all these years❤️
Im glad hes back, cant wait to see
Hell yes !!!!! Please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please!!!! We need Rick Grimes!!! Love him so much I wish I could shake his hand just once…#lovemesomerickgrimes!!!
Yes. He needs to be there to end the series. It would be interesting if the show put a spin on it to where rick has been in a coma or something this entire time and it was all some sort of dream. But all the characters reappear and is connected somehow. Just a thought
Twd has been the best show I’ve seen in all my life.
Rick Grimes ( Andrew Lincoln) started the show n he needs to end it to be able to continue the story. He’s the greatest actor full blown on his character as well as everyone else including Daryl, Carol, Michonne and the rest of the crew. This show will be ending but what comes next will be out of this world. Can’t wait, COME BACK RICK GRIMES
Not a huge Rick fan. I watch for Daryl and Carol. I want to see their spinoff.
My husband and I are huge fans if the Walking Dead. We have watched it since the very 1st episode. It was very sad to see some if the cast leave the show. It would be great to see Rick and others that haven’t died on the show to make another appearance.
I like Rick and twd but it does not need to end he needs to come back on to help with the whisper and see his kids they need him
Yes I’m so ready for Rick to come back.
I need Rick to come back! I do hope we get a movie though! He deserves the spotlight once again.
I am so upset that they have broke up Michonne and Rick it was such a beautiful love story I don’t understand why they had to why couldn’t I be happy and be with each other I am one of the biggest fans and I’m a older lady so it really I love the show the police bring them back as well as Carl thank you
Yes come back rick
OMG that would be great. I always thought he would return since we never found a body after that bridge exploded. Looking forward to his return. Please don’t let his fans down. We need him.☹️
YES! The world needs Rick Grimes!
I am so ready for Rick Grimes to come back, the show hasn’t been the same without him. I really hope to see him again soon.
Bring Rick and michonne back!!!
I am ready for Rick to get back with the others.
My family was so sad when Rick left the show. Then to loose most of the original group has been disappointing. The show needs him to return to rejuvenate TWD phenomenon again.
My fingers are crossed he returns..
Yeah , ready , so been waiting for his return .
Absolutely Andrew Lincoln is the only reason I started watching in the first place. Now I’m hooked. He needs to come back asap. Miss his everything. Rick all the way..
Walking dead is Rick Grimes. it started with him is only fair that it ends with him. we wanted a happy ending for our team fam survivors.
Hell ya not the same without him and Darryl fighting together
I hope they do bring bck rick and put him bck where he belongs
Yes!!! Please bring Rick back! Although season 10 had its own charm to keep me watching, without Rick, for me, it still lacked something needed! I love Rick Grimes, and I’ve been a fan and watched every episode since S1 E1 so yes! I need my Rick Grimes fix back !
YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!! MORE RICK! MORE RICK! MORE RICK! AND MORE RICK!!!!!!!
The show definitely needs to end with Rick in it. It would be a stupid ending it not. Nobody knows for sure if he is dead or alive. That story needs an ending. I think all the fans would agree and would be disappointed if Rick didn’t come back for the end. Maybe since Michonne left, they have her find him or soemthing…
Yes
I would love it! I hope it happens and that would mean Michonne would have to come back too!?!?
Please!
Where can I see the last show of Season 10?? I was out of state with my dying mother and I missed it!!!
Yes to have Rick Grimes back would be the best move. His character is so amazing. He plays the part so realistic. He is the show. He rocks it! It will feel so much more of The Walking dead with him in it
Walking dead is not the same without rick grimes. I quit watching after Lincoln went off the show. I just watched season nine after rick last week. Bring back Lincoln to close the series out. I would pay the amc monthly charge just to see Andrew Lincoln back on the show
I sure am ready! for Andrew Lincoln to return for sure. Wish he would’ve stayed. He is the reason I watched the show and was hooked from episode 1 till now and still loving the show. I have to know Rick story and what happened to him. I still can’t believe it is going to end. This show has covered so much territory. Love love Andrew Lincoln!
It would be absolutely fantastic if Rick grimes came back to tge program , to bad you can’t bring back many of the characters that you removed to soon like Carl , Beth, hershal ,
I ran into Norman Redus in soho New York , he said that he’s not to sure that it wouldn’t end for many years to come ‘ !!
The crew of the walking dead has kept me busy for many Sunday nights !! I love the walking dead and wish it wouldn’t end , !!
I’m thinking the writers made some mistakes over the years, by taking out many characters to soon ! Wish they all could come back lol Carl, glen , Beth, hershal , , another problem was The big gap in between seasons !
! Disappearing Maggie !! !!!
I Wished you would of let a few relationships blossom More! before you killed them off . Chandler Riggs and the girl , i cant recall many of the names right now , there were just so much more you could of done !! Can’t wait for the finale and the beginning of the new big last season Thank you all for your hard work!! !
BRING BACK RICK GRIMES .. his wife and their two children!!! learning to live in the new world would be awesome and watch Daryl and carol walk off into the sunset holding hands as Negan is reunited with Lucille!! !! And Morgan comes in swinging his stick !! Well when I’m all done watching , I’ll start watching fear of tge walking dead !! That should keep me busy for a few more years !!
Rick definitely needs to come bk anit been the same without him.
But why is it ending? That is what I cannot understand. I feel like I’ve punched in the gut.
Bring back Rick Grimes, show isn’t the same without him. He makes the show. BRING HIM BACK! BRING HIM BACK! BEING HIM BACK!
Please Bring Back Rick Grimes!!!!
Walking dead is nothing with out him
He makes the show, is is the show…. Its all about Rick and fighting for who he loves and believes in
This NW DOES NEED Rick Grimes!! If ever a world does….ours does right now!! Thank you Andy, for all your hard work, and beautiful talent these many years!!!
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Yes he should come back
I definitely want Rick Grimes back, not been the same without him even though I love The Walking Dead, I’ve just finished watching the first nine series again, please bring him back.
YES most definitely ready for Rick Grimes. I’m just so sad that it’s coming to an end. I have watched this over and over again until the new episodes come on tv. I do not like zombie movies or shows but THE WALKING DEAD is awesome. I love the story.
I can’t wait ! Rick should of never left the walking dead in the first place. He has to many responsibilities! He’s definitely my favorite!♥️
Rick Grimes is what made the show. I enjoyed watching it every week to see what happens next there are a lot of great actors in the show. I hate this is the last season.
Yes, I always thought it would end with just Rick left or Rick and Carl alone in the abyss
Rick Grimes is the show, you can’t end the show without him. He has to come back to save his Family. That would make a perfect ending.
Absolutely! The show IS Rick Grimes. Even though I love the other characters I can’t wait to see him come back….wish he’d never left actually.
Hell yes ive been waiting for this news these movie and series people always end up screwing up the end of shows it begin as Rick Grimes show it has to end with him darl Karen and rest of whats left of the original crew. If not there is no reason for Andrew to come back he has a whole wide world of his mega fans begging for this and hopefully he wont disappoint us all thank god for Rick grimes.
Heck yes he has to come back with Michonne as well.. get his family back together…
It started with Rick and it needs to end with Rick. Gloom and doom….can’t we end on a happier note. Life will never be the same on planet Earth, but there is hope for a rebirth of civilization, with Rick’s group determined to find others of the same thought throughout the land. We can say goodbye to the show and the characters we have invested are feelings into. And not morn their leaving, as so many other programs have done in the past. Rick returning, perhaps having escaped where ever he was taken and healed, would be the ultimate ending for the TV show.
Yes I’m glad to see Rick
Back hey yey ready been ready move on
In a word, yes!!!! That’s an intriguing thought that Rick was the masked warrior. If he does return to the show, it should be a surprise reveal like that. I just really hope to see him have an emotional reunion with Judith. We will see.
Yes please I miss Rick grimes so much as well as Carl and Herschel I was so happy to see Maggie’s return and also wondered if the mask stranger Was Rick Grimes! All Though I am sad to see the series leave I am at least very happy that Rick Grimes is returning and that there is a Rick Grimes movie rock on walking dead
Yes, Rick has to come back!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!
Waiting anxiously to see Rick again. And so sad to see the show go. It was the BEST!
That’s why I stopped watching it( bring back Rick)!!!!
Oh yeah! Andrew Lincoln should come back. We (I) was saddened when the bridge blew up.