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    The Walking Dead Casts Wire Alum as [Spoiler]!

    By Michael Ausiello | TVLine.com – Tue, Nov 20, 2012 9:33 AM PST

    Rick’s post-apocalyptic army is growing, and not a moment too soon.

    The Walking Dead has recruited Wire grad Chad Coleman to play the key role of Tyreese, TVLine has confirmed.

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    In the Walking Dead comics, Tyreese was a prominent member of the survivors and served as Rick’s second in command following Shane’s death. The character’s arrival (rumored to be in this season’s eighth episode) comes as Rick prepares to do battle with David Morrissey’s Governor.

    Coleman’s post Wire credits include stints on The Good Wife, Burn Notice and I Hate My Teenage Daughter.

    News of Coleman’s casting was first reported by TVOvermind.


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