Recognition for Spinoffs and Stars Across Key Categories
Summary
– The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Ones Who Live earn major nominations
– Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Melissa McBride, and Danai Gurira recognized for acting performances
– TWDU actors also nominated for roles in films like Strange Darling and Longlegs
The Walking Dead Universe thrives, earning a significant presence at the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards. The nominations list includes The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon for Best Horror Television Series, competing against acclaimed shows like Interview with the Vampire and Creepshow. The Ones Who Live received a nod for Best Television Presentation, further solidifying TWDU’s impact.
Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) and Andrew Lincoln (The Ones Who Live) are both up for Best Actor in a Television Series, a category filled with notable competition. Melissa McBride (Daryl Dixon) and Danai Gurira (The Ones Who Live) join them in the spotlight with Best Actress in a Television Series nominations.
Pollyanna McIntosh is recognized for her work in The Ones Who Live, and she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, while Matthew Jeffers is up for Best Guest Star in a Television Series. Louis Puech Scigliuzzi (Daryl Dixon) rounds out the TWDU actor nominations with a nod for Best Younger Performer.
Beyond the franchise, TWDU alums shine in other projects. Kyle Gallner (The Walking Dead) received a Best Actor in a Film nomination for Strange Darling, earning multiple technical nominations. Alicia Witt and Logan Kim received nods for their roles in Longlegs and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
This year’s Saturn Awards celebrate TWDU’s contributions to television and film and spotlight the franchise’s enduring legacy through its actors and creative storytelling.
