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Norman Reedus has become a pop culture icon by starring inThe Walking Deadfranchise. The hit zombie series was first introduced to us in 2010, and everyone was impressed by Reedus’ portrayal of Daryl Dixon, a crossbow-wielding survivalist.
At first, he was only a supporting character, but the actor soon became a fan favorite. Viewers unapologetically loved his rugged toughness that was balanced out with emotional depth. His rise in the show was also reflected in his paychecks, which grew substantially, and even more after Andrew Lincoln’s departure.
Daryl Dixon’s growth and Norman Reedus’ multi-million dollar payday inThe Walking Dead
Norman Reedus’ Daryl Dixon was introduced to us as Merle Dixon’s younger brother inThe Walking Dead.He came off as abrasive in the beginning and seemed like a lone wolf. But soon, his loyalties evolved and he won the audience over. By the time Andrew Lincoln, the show’s lead left, Reedus, had already solidified his position.
At the start of the show, he was earning a modest $8,500 per episode (viaThe Hollywood Reporter). His pay kept growing as he became integral to the series. But the most significant boost happened after Lincoln’s departure in 2019, who was earning $650,000 per episode (viaCelebrity Collective).
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After his exit, Reedus’ contract was bumped to a lucrative $20 million paycheck to continue starring in the show (viaUS Weekly). Moreover, reports suggest that he also signed a three-year deal in 2018 worth anywhere between $50 million to $90 million, which established him as the highest-paid actor, even if his character was ever written off.
The evolution of Norman Reedus’ Daryl Dixon
Norman Reedus’scharacter, Daryl Dixon, has had one of the most compelling arcs inThe Walking Dead.He started out as an outsider who was volatile in nature and couldn’t connect with anyone beyond his brother. But when the series progressed, he formed deeper bonds with Rick, Carol, and Beth.
Gradually, he took on the leader’s role, and what made him stand out was his loyalty and survival instincts. Moreover,he does not exist inThe Walking Deadcomicsand was created specifically for the TV show. This gives the showrunner the liberty to shape his character without the constraints of following the source material.
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Even after the series’ end, Daryl’s journey has continued in the spin-off, titled,The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, where we see him in France, as a whole new chapter of survival unfolds. These accomplishments have made him the face of the franchise and proved just how integral he is to theTWDuniverse.
You can watchThe Walking Deadon Netflix.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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