Another new character is coming to Season 6 of "The Walking Dead."
British actor Tom Payne, who previously appeared in HBO's "Luck," is playing the character Paul Monroe, also known as "Jesus."
The network was unable to confirm when Payne will make his debut, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, Payne's role is recurring.
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Paul/Jesus first appears in issue 91 of "The Walking Dead" comics.
Payne joins previously announced Season 6 newcomers Xander Berkeley, who is in a mystery role, Ethan Embry, who is playing Carter, a construction worker, "Straight Outta Compton's" Corey Hawkins, who stars as supply runner Heath, and "Nurse Jackie's" Merritt Weaver, who is playing Dr. Denise Cloyd.
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"The Walking Dead" Season 6 premieres October 11 at 9 PM ET/PT on AMC.
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