Walking Dead icon adds another chilling project to his growing slate
Summary
– Norman Reedus has signed on for a new slasher-horror film set in Kyoto
– The cast includes Milly Alcock, Charli xcx, and Kiko Mizuhara
– Filming is scheduled to begin next month ahead of a likely 2026 release
Norman Reedus is set to headline another genre project after joining the cast of an untitled slasher-horror film directed by Takashi Miike. The production is expected to begin filming next month and will feature Reedus alongside House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock.
The film, currently operating under the working title Untitled Kyoto, features an ensemble lineup that also includes Charli xcx, Kiko Mizuhara, and Sho Kasamatsu. Specific details about Reedus’s role have not been revealed, but the project is already attracting attention for its cast and creative team.
The story follows three longtime friends who reunite in Kyoto to repair strained relationships. Their trip quickly turns into a nightmare after one of them, Katie, becomes possessed by a violent spirit, sending the group into a terrifying fight for survival.
Reedus’s involvement is especially notable for fans of The Walking Dead, as the actor continues to expand beyond his iconic portrayal of Daryl Dixon. Horror remains a familiar and successful lane for Reedus, making this project a natural fit for his career trajectory.
Alongside this new film, Reedus remains busy with several upcoming releases. He is expected to return as Daryl Dixon for the final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, bringing his long-running role closer to its conclusion.
Reedus will also appear in the horror film Pendulum, starring alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor. The film centers on a couple attending a spiritual retreat that may conceal a far darker truth, with Reedus playing the friend who introduces them to the group.
In addition, Reedus is set to reprise his role as Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints III. The sequel follows the MacManus brothers after their release from prison as they face new challenges and conflicting ideologies tied to their violent legacy.
With multiple films and a major television finale ahead, Reedus is positioned for a packed 2026 filled with high-profile projects.
