Alexandra Metz Joins 'Will Trent,' Jimmy Smits Enters 'Daryl Dixon' Final Season

Alexandra Metz is stepping into a series regular role on ABC's 'Will Trent' for its upcoming fifth season. She will embody Birdie Palmer, the new Deputy Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Birdie is depicted as a confident and ambitious professional, though her past experiences have instilled a sense of caution.

Meanwhile, veteran actor Jimmy Smits is set to appear in the fourth and final season of AMC+'s 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.' A recently released teaser suggests Smits' character will greet Daryl Dixon upon his return home. The concluding season of the spinoff series is scheduled to premiere in 2027, marking the end of Daryl's extensive journey within 'The Walking Dead' universe.