TV Norman Reedus 'recovering well' after suffering concussion on The Walking Dead set The actor is expected to return to work soon on the 11th and final season of the AMC zombie drama. By Jessica Wang Jessica Wang Jessica is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly, where she covers TV, movies, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in Bustle, NYLON, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and more. She lives in California with her dog. EW's editorial guidelines Published on March 16, 2022 04:23PM EDT It'll take more than a head injury to keep Daryl Dixon down. Norman Reedus, who plays the crossbow-wielding tough guy on The Walking Dead, is "recovering well" after suffering a concussion on set of the AMC zombie drama last week, his publicist Jeffrey Chassen confirmed to EW. Reedus is expected to return to work on the 11th and final season of the series soon, Chassen said Wednesday, adding, "Thank you to everyone for their concern." It's unclear just how the injury, which happened March 11 in Georgia, occurred. An AMC spokesperson said the accident has delayed filming for a few days. Norman Reedus on 'The Walking Dead'. Josh Stringer/AMC News of Reedus' injury first came to light when Fandemic Tour announced on Instagram that the actor would not be appearing as scheduled at a Fandemic Dead show in Atlanta this weekend. Daryl, one of the longest-tenured characters on The Walking Dead, is a fan favorite known for his survival skills, his love of motorcycles, and his surly demeanor hiding a heart of gold. With the flagship series set to take its final bow at the end of this season, Reedus will headline one of the many TWD spin-offs alongside costar Melissa McBride. Their show is set to debut sometime in 2023, and plot details are still under wraps. Related content: See the cover for The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus' debut novel, The Ravaged Norman Reedus fuels fan speculation he'll play the MCU's Ghost Rider The Walking Dead showrunner on that shocking Daryl-vs.-Maggie ending