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Smits Joins Dixon: Final Season Shocker!
8 Sep
Summary
- Jimmy Smits joins final season as Captain Alejandro Perkins.
- Perkins is a former Navy officer and medical doctor.
- Smits' character greets Daryl in a teaser trailer.
The final season of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" will feature Emmy winner Jimmy Smits. He is joining the AMC zombie thriller's fourth season, set to debut next year. Smits will play Captain Alejandro Perkins, a character defined as a former U.S. Navy officer and a medical doctor who developed a distinct method for thriving amid the apocalypse.
A teaser trailer released by AMC offers a glimpse into the new season. It shows a battered Daryl in a hospital bed, intercut with scenes of walkers overwhelming the Spanish countryside. Upon waking, Daryl encounters Smits' character, who greets him with "Welcome home, son."
Smits brings extensive television experience to the role. He is recognized for his work on "L.A. Law," "NYPD Blue," and "Sons of Anarchy." His career boasts 12 Emmy nominations, including a win in 1990 for best supporting actor in a drama.
