South African-born actor Lesley-Ann Brandt is set for a recurring role in the upcoming The Walking Dead spinoff, starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira as their TWD characters.

Per Deadline, the Lucifer star will play Pearl Thorne in the six-episode series.

While character details are being kept under wraps, Brandt shared the news on social media giving a "special thanks to Danai Gurira for advocating for this VERY South African character".

Brandt also thanked her directors, Gurira and Lincoln for "the warm welcome" to the show.

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