The Walking Dead: World Beyond cast primarily consists of teenagers and young adults given that the series is meant to follow kids as they venture out into the post-apocalyptic world for the first time. Taking place 10 years after the initial outbreak, The Walking Dead: World Beyond is the second spinoff and third show overall in The Walking Dead franchise, which itself celebrates its 10th anniversary in late October 2020.
Envisioned as a two-season limited series, The Walking Dead: World Beyond connects subplots from both The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, particularly revealing new details about the organization that took Rick Grimes away in The Walking Dead season 9 called the Civic Republic (aka the helicopter group). But while a focus for franchise fans will be on learning more about the Civic Republic and their alliance with other communities, not to mention their plans, World Beyond still has a unique story to tell with its characters.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond story begins as four teenagers leave their home and experience the dangers of the zombie apocalypse for the first time, and then they are ultimately chased by two security officers who want to bring them back. To tell this story, The Walking Dead: World Beyond cast has brought together some new and familiar faces, but not anyone from the other two shows – yet.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond Main Cast
Alexa Mansour as Hope Bennett: Hope Bennett is a rebellious teenager, the opposite of her sister Iris, and carries the guilt of an event from her past. Hope is Alexa Mansour’s first big role, having previously guest-starred on Madame Secretary, SEAL Team, and The Resident. She also played Erica Dunne in Unfriended: Dark Web.
Aliyah Royale as Iris Bennett: Iris Bennett is her class president and a prominent member of the community. She looks after her sister, Hope, and feels burdened to protect her. Starring in mostly guest roles on TV, Aliyah Royale is most well known for playing Jira Calder-Brennan on The Red Line.
Nicolas Cantu as Elton Ortiz: An inquisitive teenager, Elton Ortiz is a martial artist who’s driven by his curiosity of the world – how the natural order has shifted, the biology of the walkers, etc. – as well as his hope to find something he’s lost. As a young actor, Nicolas Cantu doesn’t have too many big roles in live-action, but fans may recognize his voice from Dragons: Rescue Riders and The Amazing World Of Gumball.
Hal Cumpston as Silas Plaskett: Silas Plaskett has a dark past that people in the community judge him for, and he leaves the city in order to escape that animosity, hoping for a fresh start. World Beyond is Hal Cumpston’s first major role; his only other on-screen credit is Bliched, which he also wrote.
Nico Tortorella as Felix Carlucci: Felix Carlucci is a security officer as well as Hope and Iris’ guardian. He feels a sense of kinship to them and their father, and his loyalty pushes him to follow them out into the world. Nico Tortorella starred in The Following years ago but recently wrapped up his role as Josh on the series Younger.
Annet Mahendru as Huck: Huck is a security officer, like Felix, but has a mysterious past from before she joined the community. She goes with Felix because she also feels responsible for Hope. Before joining the apocalypse, Annet Mahendru starred in a number of high-profile FX shows, including The Americans and Tyrant. She is most well known for her role in The Americans as Russian operative Nina Krilova.
Julia Ormond as Elizabeth Kublek: A representative of the Civic Republic, Elizabeth Kublek is one of the more mysterious characters in World Beyond. She knows where Hope and Iris’ father is and is hiding information about the CRM. Julia Ormond is an accomplished and award-winning actress, who’s known for her early roles in movies like Legends of the Fall, Sabrina, and The Barber of Siberia. She also won an Emmy for Temple Grandin.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond Supporting Cast
Joe Holt as Leo Bennett: Hope and Iris’ father. He’s helping with Civic Republic but may be in danger, so his daughters go looking for him. Joe Holt is someone many people may recognize from his years of appearing on TV, particularly in shows like Prison Break, The Punisher, Scandal, and Three Rivers, among numerous others.
Christina Marie Karis as Kari Bennett: Hope and Iris’ mother, and Leo’s wife. Christina Marie Karis has guest-starred on a number of TV shows in recent years, including The Resident, Mad About You, and Queen of the South.
Christina Brucato as Jannis: A survivor of the outbreak in flashbacks. Christina Brucato starred in Chicago Med in 2015 but is most likely known for her role as Lily Stein – the daughter of Martin Stein – on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.
Scott Adsit as Tony: A survivor of the outbreak whose story is still shrouded in mystery. Scott Adsit is an accomplished comedian who is perhaps most well known for playing Greg Hart on the HBO series Veep.
