New this week: Walking Dead spinoff, Drive-Away Dolls, Red Right Hand, Memory & more
The Walking Dead story may be concluded but actors from TWDU are in high demand and starring in some amazing new titles.
By Renee Hansen
The Walking Dead universe is ripe with spinoffs, and the sixth will premiere this weekend on AMC and AMC+. While the main series and other series have also concluded, it is exciting to see our TWD Family starring in new movies and shows. Check out what's new with our TWDU actors this week.
Memory - February 20 on Prime Video
Starring Merritt Wever - Denise on TWD
Memory is on Prime Video VOD, starring Walking Dead actress Merritt Wever, who portrayed Denise in the series. It was directed by Michel Franco, a Mexican director, screenwriter, and producer known for his film After Lucia and dysfunctional family-themed titles. The movie stars Jessica Chastain as Sylvia, a single mother and social worker who meets Saul, played by Peter Sarsgaard, who is experiencing early-onset dementia. Their already complicated lives intersect while attending a school reunion. Wever plays Sylvia's younger sister, Olivia. The movie also stars
Red Right Hand - February 23 on Netflix
Starring Garret Dillahunt - John Dorie on Fear TWD & Ethan McDowell - Washington on TWD
Red Right Hand is an action thriller starring Fear the Walking Dead's Garret Dillahunt and Walking Dead's Ethan McDowell. The movie starring Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell releases in theaters and VOD on Feburary 23. The story follows Bloom's Cash, a man trying to live a respectable life in the Appalachian Hills, taking care of his orphaned niece, Savannah (Chapel Oaks), and her father. Big Cat (McDowell), a woman with a dark history who runs the town, pulls Cash back into her service on threat of harm to his family. Dillahunt portrays an ex-addict turned preacher. The movie also stars Scott Haze, Mo McRae, Brian Geraghty, Kenneth Miller, and Nicholas Logan.
Drive-Away Dolls - February 23 in theaters
Starring Colman Domingo - Victor Strand on Fear TWD
Drive-Away Dolls is described as a comedy road trip that marks Ethan Coen's solo directorial debut. He co-wrote and edited the film with his wife, Tricia Cooke. The film follows Jamie, a free spirit experiencing another break-up, and her reserved friend Marian, who needs to begin living her life. They embark on a journey to Tallahassee and encounter a group of criminals who throw a wrench in what was to be a relaxing, soul-searching road trip. The movie stars Margaret Qualley as Jamie and Geraldine Viswanathan as Marian, and they are joined by Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Matt Damon, Joey Slotnick, and C.J. Wilson. IMDB has Miley Cyrus listed, in an uncredited role, as Tiffany Plastercaster. Don't miss Drive-Away Dolls, in theaters on February 23.
Starring Colman Domingo - Victor Strand on Fear TWD
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken - February 20 on Netflix
The animated movie Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is releasing on Netflix on February 20. Colman Domingo stars in the movie as Ruby's supportive father. Directed by Kirk DeMicco, known for The Croods and Vivo, with co-director Faryn Pearl (The Croods: New Age), the story follows a shy 16-year-old Ruby (Lana Condor) who just wants to fit in. She has a long-hidden secret: she is a kracken. Her over-protective mother (Toni Colletti) tries to hide this from her, but Ruby soon discovers her mysterious heritage, which will see her inherit the throne of Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas from her grandmother (Jane Fonda). Additional voices include Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson, Liza Koshy, Will Forte, Jaboukie Young-White, Blue Chapman, Eduardo Franco, Ramona Young, Echo Kellum, and Nicole Byer.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - February 25 on AMC & AMC+
Starring Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Danai Gurira as Michonne and Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live will premiere on AMC on February 25 at 9 p.m. ET, and the episode will be released early on AMC+. The highly anticipated series sees the return of Rick and Michonne, who have been separated for years. Rick has been a captive of the CRM, the organization Jadis traded him to gain entry and work her way up their ranks. Upon discovery that Rick didn't die in the bridge explosion, Michonne began her search for her true love. The series also stars Lesley-Ann Brandt as Pearl Thorne, Terry O’Quinn as Major General Beale, Matthew August Jeffers as Nat, and Craig Tate as Donald Okafor. Andrew Bachelor and Breeda Wool reprise their season 10 roles as Aiden and Bailey.
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