The Walking Dead might be over, but the cast is making sure fans don't forget them by taking on exciting new projects. One fan-favorite is stepping into the spotlight in a star-studded new comedy film, and we're here to share all the juicy details.
No, it's not Andrew Lincoln, though you can catch him in the new British thriller series Coldwater on ITV. I don't know if you've seen the trailer yet for that show, but it looks pretty intense and definitely worth a watch. The Walking Dead actor we're talking about in this article is Lennie James.
The Walking Dead star Lennie James has been cast in Anxious People
James is best known for his gripping portrayal of Morgan Jones, one of The Walking Dead's most complex and beloved characters. We first meet Morgan in the very first episode of the zombie series, where he helps a disoriented Rick Grimes navigate the zombie apocalypse. He also reprised this same role in the spinoff series Fear the Walking Dead. James hasn't been in anything new since last year, so everyone's eagerly anticipating his return to the screen.
According to Deadline, James has been added to the cast of the upcoming comedy flick Anxious People. This movie was first announced back in early May 2025. At that time, it was reported that Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie had signed on to star in the leading role. The film is based on the popular Scandinavian novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman, with Marc Forster attached as director and David Magee penning the screenplay. Both Forster and Magee previously worked together on the comedy-drama film A Man Called Otto.
Anxious People is set on the day before Christmas Eve. Jolie takes on the role of Zara, an investment banker who finds herself caught up in an unexpected hostage situation with a bunch of strangers at an open house. As things get chaotic, the characters start sharing too much, secrets come out, and nothing goes the way anyone expects.
The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood joined the cast in mid-May. She portrays the role of Grace, the bank robber. Shrinking's Jason Segel then signed on in early September, but it's unknown what character he will play. At the time of his casting, it was also reported that production had started on the film in London.
James, along with Carol Kane, Stephanie Allynne, Joanna Scanlan, and Jessica Gunning are the most recent additions to the cast. But unfortunately, details about their specific roles have not yet been revealed either. Perhaps they'll all play the different strangers Jolie's Zara character interacts with before things go left and a bank robber takes them hostage. This is likely to be the case.
Sadly, this is all the important information that's been revealed about Anxious People so far. Besides this movie, James has two other projects fans can look forward to. He is set to appear in the Mayor of Kingstown season 4 as a character named Frank Moses. Also, he voices the character of John Greenway in the upcoming action-adventure game 007 First Light.