Norman Reedus Says He Will Start The Riot If Daryl Dixon Dies On The Walking Dead

You’ve heard it before at least 100 times: “If Daryl dies we riot.” Well, Daryl has heard it too and he’s in full support.

Norman Reedus, to no surprise, is completely against The Walking Dead killing off his beloved Daryl Dixon character. “I will be passing out matches if that happens — I will be starting the riot,” Reedus tells Variety, adding, “You know what, I’m very appreciative. I put a lot of work into this character for a long time, and I really like my job, and I like all the people I work with an awful lot, and I like all those fans that have my back, and I have their back, and I’m trying to do a good job for them as well. So it’s one big family that I’m proud to be part of.”

Reedus’ new motorcycle series Ride with Norman Reedus aired its first episode this past Sunday but he is already looking forward to The Walking Dead‘s return in October. “But everyone’s excited for 7 to reveal the answers to 6,” Reedus says. “So I will say it’s well worth the wait. You know what I mean? I know what happens, and we shot it, and it’s well worth the wait. Trust me.”

Looking at Reedus’ comments and wondering who it was that Negan killed seems to indicate that we can take Daryl off of the chopping block. No, there’s no absolute certainty here, but considering Reedus has shot the second half of Negan’s introductory scene and hasn’t started a riot over Daryl’s death – it feels safe to assume he is safe (for now).

The Walking Dead returns for its seventh season in October. A trailer for the new episodes will be released at San Diego Comic Con in July.