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The Devil to Pay starring TWDs Jayson Warner Smith and Adam Boyer

Renee Hansen
Renee Hansen

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Jayson Warner Smith attends Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" Los Angeles premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

On Jan. 17, 2023, Netflix will have a new release starring two actors from The Walking Dead titled The Devil to Pay. This independent thriller which premiered at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival, stars Jayson Warner Smith and Adam Boyer.

Warner Smith is well known for his portrayal of the Savior named Gavin, who met his end at the hands of Henry (Matt Lintz). He then returns as a hallucination to haunt Morgan (Lennie James).

Boyer was seen in season 4 as Bat Smock Man, one of the Terminus butchers at the trough. Fans remember this scene well as several favorite’s lives were on the line until Carol (Melissa McBride) saved the day.

The Devil to Pay – now streaming on Netflix

The Devil to Pay is a thriller that marks the film debut of the husband and wife duo Ruckus and Lane Skye. The pair wrote and directed the film, which received positive reviews and has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

The story follows a struggling Appalachian farmer who, after her husband’s disappearance, must work to repay his debut to some of the most influential people in the area. The clock is ticking as she works for the repayment before they make good on the promise to hurt her son.

The cast for the movie includes:

  • Danielle Deadwyler as Lemon Cassidy
  • Catherine Dyer as Tommy Runion
  • Luce Rains as Percy Knox
  • Adam Boyer as Bull Runion
  • Jayson Warner Smith as Wade Runion
  • Brad Carter as Dixon Runion

The Devil to Pay trailer

The trailer reveals the movie as a twisted tail of backwoods Appalachia where long-held land owners live by their own rules. Oh, and something to do with what appears to be a cult.

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Renee Hansen

Renee Hansen

Renee Hansen, a contributing writer for Undead Walking, joined the Fansided family in 2019. She has written for numerous sites, including Netflix Life, Winter is Coming, Show Snob, Audio Phix, and Stairway to 11. She covers a wide range of pop culture topics, from horror, zombies, and romantic comedies to music and period dramas. Renee has also conducted interviews with many notable figures, including Lennie James, Steven Ogg, Tom Payne, Josh Hamilton, Carrie Genzel, Cooper Andrews, Dan Fogler, and Vince Neil. She has also hosted panels at various events, such as The Camp Events and Atlanta Comic Convention. When not writing, Renee enjoys watching new TV and movie releases, revisiting 80s movies, or rewatching The Walking Dead.