"Walking Dead: Dead City S2 Premiere Date Set for IGN Fan Fest 2025"

The premiere date for Season 2 of *The Walking Dead: Dead City* was unveiled at IGN Fan Fest 2025, set to air on May 4, 2025. During the second day of the event, IGN provided an exclusive clip and conducted an interview with Scott Gimple, the chief content officer of The Walking Dead universe, along with actors Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who portrays Negan.

Lauren Cohan delved into Maggie's mental state as Season 2 begins. "Sadly, not everything is quite as rosy as it could be or seems or one would hope," she shared. She highlighted the challenges of navigating family dynamics in an apocalyptic setting, mentioning the tensions with her teenage son and the responsibilities of caring for Ginny, another teenage girl. "And so there are very relatable domestic dynamics that are playing out as we come back in Season 2, on top of this apocalyptic world and trying to eat and stay safe and sleep. That’s where we find ourselves before another big bad thing happens."

Jeffrey Dean Morgan discussed Negan's journey from being a despised character to a fan-favorite. He described Negan's situation at the start of the season, saying, "We find Negan very much under the thumb of The Dama and The Croat, and on some ground he’s not real familiar with." He added that Negan is struggling and scheming to regain control, but finds himself in a challenging position.

Morgan also touched on Negan's iconic weapon, Lucille, a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire, named after his deceased wife. "The Lucille of it all, what can I say?" he remarked. "I love that thing! But I as an actor, that’s the only prop I’ve ever had my whole life I enjoy carrying around with me. It brought back very fond memories for me. Not for Lauren!"

Scott Gimple provided insights into the season's overarching conflict, stating, "There is no single big bad. There’s a lot of shifting as far as the power ranking for this season. It isn’t all antagonistic. It’s a little more complex like that. It’s a little more political. And then we get kinda physical."

IGN also released the opening minutes of the first episode of Season 2 of *The Walking Dead: Dead City*, offering fans a sneak peek into the new season.

*The Walking Dead: Dead City* Season 2 will premiere on AMC on May 4, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates from IGN Fan Fest 2025.