It now appears that AMC’s The Walking Dead will be following a somewhat similar pattern as TVLine is reporting that the show is casting for Magna and a key member of her group, Yumiko, ahead of season 9.
The Walking Dead is reportedly casting two key figures from the comic books ahead of season 9, which could pave the way for the debut of new enemies, The Whisperers.
With The Walking Dead following its source material closely towards the end of season 8 and in the set-up to season 9, the casting of Magna and Yumiko seems like strong confirmation that viewers will see a time-skip when the show returns.
The Walking Dead season 9 is set to premiere later this year.