Writers describe the character as a cool and collected leader who seems calm on the outside but fiery on the inside. Casting calls have been made for the search of the actor who will portray the character.
Brion will reportedly be a recurring guest star who is slated to appear in the 10th and 12th episode with a chance to return on the last two episodes, The Spoiling Dead Fans suggests.
A character named Jennie will be introduced in the sixth episode. Jennie is described as a perky teenager who has remained optimistic in spite of all the chaos surrounding her.
Fans will also meet Naomi, an older survivor who practically watched everyone she knew and loved die. A horseback-riding lad named Rodgers will also be introduced in the same episode.
Cinema Blend reports that the first half of the upcoming season is set to open things up with the introduction of new communities and locations while the second half of the season will introduce an even bigger array of faces.
AMC aired a behind-the-scenes “The Walking Dead Season 7 Preview Special” on August 15 and will air another two-hour retrospective titled “The Walking Dead Recap Special” on October 16 before the new season premieres one week later.